The Nazis liked the guillotine because it was quick and efficient. Father Jan Macha had in God the strength and meekness to face it. Nazis were the most prolific users of the guillotine of all time. The first person guillotined by the Nazis was a Catholic priest. He was born as Jan Fanciszek Macha (John Francis) on January 18, 1914, in Charzow, Poland, to Powel Macha and Anna Cofalka. He had two sisters, Roze (Rose) and Marie, and a brother, Piotr (Peter). At home, Jan was known as Hanik. Hanik was the oldest of his siblings. As a youngster, Jan...
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