This portrait was painted from the depths of my heart. It depicts a Polish saint of the Catholic Church — a Franciscan friar, missionary, Doctor of Philosophy and Theology, and martyr who gave his life on August 14, 1941, in the Auschwitz concentration camp (prisoner no. 16670), offering himself in place of fellow inmate Franciszek Gajowniczek. At the age of twelve, he experienced a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding a white and a red crown. He founded the Militia Immaculatae (Knights of the Immaculate), established the largest monastery in Poland — Niepokalanów — and was recognized for his missionary work in Japan. Passionate about military history and communication, he also ran a radio station. He is considered the patron saint of sobriety in Poland due to his deep commitment to promoting abstinence. His life and death remain a profound symbol of sacrifice and devotion. Maximilian inspires me to live for God, alongside the angels and saints — they are the most important audience.