Popiełuszko Monument in Toruń

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The statue of Jerzy Popiełuszko in Toruń (Polish: pomnik Jerzego Popiełuszki) is a monument in Toruń, Poland, dedicated to Jerzy Popiełuszko, a 20th-century Roman Catholic priest, chaplain of the Warsaw Solidarity movement, who was murdered by officers of the Security Service. The monument was unveiled on 19 October 2011, on the 27th anniversary of Father Jerzy Popiełuszko's death. The monument is located on Jana Pawła II Avenue, not far from the Józef Piłsudski Road Bridge. The monument was unveiled on 19 October 2011 during the celebrations of the 27th anniversary of the priest's death. The design was created by Kazimierz Gustaw Zemła, the sculptural work was done by Paweł Pietrusiński, and the casting work by Marek Żebrowski. The construction was financed, among others, by funds from the City of Toruń and the Marshal's Office. The height of the statue, including the base, is approximately 5 metres. The monument depicts Father Popiełuszko standing with his arms outstretched. At the foot of the statue is the motto: "Overcome evil with good." There are two inscriptions on the pedestal:

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