Region – Europe – moralheroes.org

Luigi Ciotti

by J Kile | Jun 21, 2014 | 21st Century, Economic, Environmental, Europe, Male, Social | 0 |

Luigi Ciotti works tirelessly to build communities that are standing together are slowly turning the tides of corruption and oppression in Italy.

Giorgio Perlasca

by J Kile | Mar 29, 2013 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical | 2 |

Who would expect an escaped political prisoner would pose as a Spanish diplomat during WWII to save the lives of people in a country not his own? With the option to sneak away and pursue his personal safety, Giorgio Perlasca chose to remain in order to give hope and heroic aid to over five thousand Jews.

Refik Veseli

by J Kile | May 8, 2012 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical | 0 |

Out of one of Europe’s smaller nations came a young hero inspired by his community, his country,...

Hans Scholl

by J Kile | Apr 4, 2011 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Political | 4 |

The outgoing, charismatic and handsome Hans Scholl started his young life following the Nazi party...

Maximilian Kolbe

by J Kile | Feb 14, 2011 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Social | 0 |

With strength, courage and resounding resolve, Maximilian Kolbe faced some of the harshest conditions of humanity. He proved compassion could thrive even in the darkest places and ultimately gave his life to save others from death. His heroic deeds inspired the prisoners of Auschwitz and gave them hope that human dignity and kindness could still exist, but his amazing story begins long before his time in the camps.

Irena Sendler

by J Kile | Jan 20, 2011 | 20th Century, Europe, Female, Physical, Social | 6 |

We remember the Holocaust for the evil shadow it casts on human history, but forget that even in the darkest of times incredible acts of goodness and compassion could be found. Actions like these remind us that it is in the darkest moments where the brightest heroes often shine. Like the steady stream that creates a canyon, Irena Sendler’s consistent courage, day in and day out, changed the fate of over 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust of WWII.

Nikolaos of Myra

by J Kile | Dec 22, 2010 | Early (1st - 15th Century), Europe, Male, Physical | 0 |

Long before reindeer named Rudolph and trees adorned with lights became symbols of Christmas and long before wrapping paper and silvery bows were the ideal way to give, Nikolaos of Myra lived out a series of selfless acts that would be remembered for the ages. His legacy of giving has become a tradition of millions around the world. Yet, little is known about the original secret giver who would be later be mythologized as Santa Claus.