S4E3: The Wildcatter | The Necropolis (George Strake Sr.)
Holy Donors
Part three makes us feel like we’ve stepped into an Indiana Jones movie. “An archeologist fighting the Nazis to find the Necropolis while being sponsored by a mysterious oil man across the seas.” You just can’t make this stuff up. George was made for such a time as this. The Vatican needed a donor that would give unlimited funds, keep the project a secret and take the risk that it may fail as it had already done twice before. Enter George W. Strake. His faith in God and in the project allowed him to be part of not just a great discovery, but also play a pivotal role with the 850,000 Italian Jews that would be saved from the Nazis. What will Indiana George do next? --- Recommended reading: "The Fisherman’s Tomb" by John O’Neill Special thanks to John O’Neill for contributing to this season. --- Holy Donors is brought to you by Petrus Development (petrusdevelopment.com) in cooperation with RED-C Catholic Radio (redcradio.org). For more about Holy Donors please visit our website at holydonors.com or find us @HolyDonors on Instagram and Facebook. Holy Donors: Bringing you inspiring stories of radical generosity that have changed the world.