On April 17, 1944 Max Josef Metzger, a German priest convicted of treason for his work for peace, was told to prepare himself for death. "Now, Lord Jesus, I come quickly," he prayed. Then he calmly walked to the place of execution, where he was beheaded.
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"It is honorable to die for one's country, but still more honorable to die for righteousness and peace."