Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
Suzanne De Diétrich
(1891-1981)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
1. SUZANNE DE DIÉTRICH (1891 - 1981) Marker
Suzanne de Diétrich, jeune étudiante s'initie ici à l'étude biblique. Ce bâtiment abritait alors la paroisse évangélique Saint-Martin.
En 1939, secrétaire de la Fédération Universelle des Associations Chrétiennes d'Étudiants, elle fonde la Cimade (Comité Inter-mouvements auprès des Évacues) pour accompagner les évacues alsaciens ians le sud-ouest de la France au lendemain de la déclaration de guerre.
Cette association continues à manifester une solidarité active avec les personnes opprimées. Elle défend la dignité et les droits des personnes réfugiées et migrantes.
Suzanne de Diétrich, as a young student began studying the Bible here. This building then housed the evangelical parish of Saint-Martin.
In 1939, secretary of the Universal Federation of Christian Student Associations, she founded the Cimade (Inter-Movement Committee for Evacuees) to support Alsatian evacuees in the southwest of France the day after the declaration of war.
This association continues to demonstrate active solidarity with oppressed people. It defends the dignity and rights of refugees and migrants.
Erected by Ville
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 48° 34.815′ N, 7° 44.618′ E. Marker is in Strasbourg, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin. It is at the intersection of Rue du Pont Saint-Martin and Rue de la Monnaie, on the left when traveling west on Rue du Pont Saint-Martin. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Strasbourg, Grand Est 67000, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L'École Saint-Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); L’Hôtel Zorn de Bulach (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
2. Suzanne De Diétrich Marker
Also see . . .
1. Suzanne de Deitrich (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 9, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Cimade (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 9, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
