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Euskirchen remembers: resistance fighters in the focus of the martyr exhibition
An exhibition in Maria Rast honors martyrs like Joseph Roth and addresses the resistance against the Nazi regime.
Euskirchen remembers: resistance fighters in the focus of the martyr exhibition
A remarkable exhibition commemorating the important martyrs of the Nazi regime is currently being opened at the Maria Rast educational center in Euskirchen. The focus is particularly on Joseph Roth, a courageous resistance fighter from Cologne, whose story touches the hearts of many people. The exhibition, which is open until September 7th, highlights the realities of life and the resistance of men and women who fought for their beliefs despite great danger. Cologne City Gazette reports on this important initiative.
Joseph Roth, born on January 30, 1896 in Cologne, was a teacher and politician for the Center Party. Raised in a strict Catholic environment, he completed his education in Euskirchen and served in the First World War, where he received the Iron Cross for his bravery. His political career began in the Windthorstbund, and from 1924 he worked as editor of the Godesberger Volkszeitung. Roth was known for his harsh criticism of the National Socialists, which ultimately led to his arrest on March 13, 1933. Despite his release after several years in prison, he remained a target of the Nazi regime. Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of his eventful life.
The moving story of Joseph Roth
Joseph Roth's daughter, Adelheid Funke, remembers not being able to see her father for three months after he was arrested. Harrowing reports about his arrest and the subsequent tragedy are part of the legacy that Roth left behind. When she finally met him, he was almost unrecognizable. After his release in 1945, Roth only lived for a few months before he died on January 22, 1945. His wife Katharina fought for a long time to have his fate as a politically persecuted person recognized.
The exhibition in Maria Rast not only celebrates Roth, but also other heroes of the resistance. During a mass, Prelate Helmut Moll reported on six people from the Euskirchen region who were murdered for their beliefs. Among these is Willi Graf from Kuchenheim, a member of the “White Rose”. The fates of Leo Touret, Heinrich Ruster and Dr. Randolph Baron von Breidbach-Bürresheim is honored. Maria Laufenberg, who belonged to the Schoenstatt Movement, is also remembered. This tells an important chapter of history that is important for many people today.
This exhibition keeps the idea of resistance against injustice and persecution alive. The topics covered are thought-provoking and provide a space for remembrance and reflection. The unshakable courage of these martyrs must not be forgotten, and with this retrospective observation, the Maria Rast educational institution is making an important contribution to coming to terms with history.