Hanau in Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Marker
4. Februar 1906 geboren in Breslau
1931 Professor der Theologie in Berlin
Leiter des Predigerseminars der Bekennenden Kirche in Finkenwalde bis zur Zwangsauflösung
Zusammenarbeit mit der ökumenischen Bewegung im Ausland
Kontakte zum politischen Widerstand gegen Hitler und den Nationalsozialismus
Ab 1940 Schreib- und Redeverbot
1943 verhaftet
9. April 1945 im KZ Flossenbürg umgebracht
Er hatte den Mut, wahre Nachfolge zu leben
Im Widerstand aus dem Glauben nahm er kritische Verantwortung für Kirche und Welt wahr
"Die Kirche kann nicht nur die Opfer unter dem Rad verbinden, sondern sie muss dem Rad selbst in die Speichen fallen"
Pastor of the Resistance. Born in Breslau on February 4, 1906. 1931 Professor of Theology in Berlin. Head of the Preachers' Seminary of the Confessing Church in Finkenwalde until it was forced to close down. Cooperated with the ecumenical movement abroad. Contacts with the political resistance against Hitler and National Socialism. From 1940 on was forbidden to write or speak publicly. 1943 arrested. Killed on April 9, 1945 in the Flossenbürg concentration camp. He had the
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“The Church can not only bandage the wounds of the victims beneath the wheel, but must fall into the spokes of the wheel itself.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1945.
Location. 50° 8.187′ N, 8° 55.105′ E. Marker is in Hanau, Hessen (Hesse), in Main-Kinzig-Kreis. It is on Am Goldschmiedehaus, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Goldschmiedehaus 1, Hanau HE 63450, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: „Mann mit Bart“ / “Man with Beard” (within shouting distance of this marker); Firma Jean Wunderlich (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Ziegler (within shouting distance of this marker); Altstädter Rathaus / Old Town City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanauer Elle und Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen / The Hanau “Foot” and Fountain of Justice (within shouting distance of this marker); Pranger / Pillory (within shouting distance of this marker); „Männchen mit den großen Ohren“ / “Little Man with the Big Ears” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pumpenstock / Water Pumping Station (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanau.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 26, 2024
2. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Marker - wide view
Overview: Dietrich Bonhoeffer (4 February 1906 – 9 April 1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian and anti-Nazi dissident who was a key founding member of the Confessing Church. His writings on Christianity's role in the secular world have become widely influential; his 1937 book The Cost of Discipleship is described as a modern classic. Apart from his theological writings, Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to the Nazi dictatorship, including vocal opposition to Adolf Hitler's euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of the Jews. He was arrested in April 1943 by the Gestapo and imprisoned at Tegel Prison for 1½ years. Later, he was transferred to Flossenbürg concentration camp.(Submitted on June 6, 2024.)
Bonhoeffer was accused of being associated with the 20 July plot to assassinate Hitler and was tried along with other accused plotters, including former members of the Abwehr (the German Military Intelligence Office). He was hanged on 9 April 1945 during the collapse of the Nazi regime.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
