International Holocaust Remembrance Day!
Tuesday was International Holocaust Remembrance Day for 2026, an international remembrance in honor of the people who suffered the atrocities of the Axis. . .
Protest of citizens of Budapest against whitewashing the role of Hungary in Holocaust courtesy of Openverse
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God bless everyone who has a family member related to someone who had to endure the atrocities of the holocaust. . .
A prayer and a moment of silence…
A prayer:
Almighty God,
As we contemplate the countless victims of the Holocaust, we bow our heads in sorrow for the unimaginable suffering endured by so many innocent lives. Grant us the strength to carry their stories within our hearts, ensuring that the atrocities of that time remain ever vivid in our minds. In Your infinite compassion, help us to understand the profound effects of hatred and prejudice, and guide us towards forgiveness for those who have allowed such darkness to thrive. May this remembrance motivate us to actively combat intolerance in all its forms, choosing empathy and love in the face of division. O God, empower us to be beacons of hope, standing against injustice and diligently working to create a world where every person is valued and respected, free from the scourge of hatred. Let the memory of the victims be a constant reminder to avert the repetition of such horrors.
Amen.
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A Brief History:
Significance: Each year, the global community commemorates one of the most devastating events in contemporary history. This somber occasion is referred to as the Holocaust. The Holocaust took place during World War II, during which Nazi Germany systematically murdered millions of innocent individuals. This day is also recognized as Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day courtesy of Openverse
Atrocities: Nazi Germany stands as one of the most malevolent regimes in history. Within a span of less than four years, they systematically persecuted and murdered millions of individuals. Among the groups that faced severe oppression were those of the Jewish faith, with estimates indicating that six million Jews lost their lives during the Holocaust. The actions of the Nazis against the Jewish population are recognized as a genocide.
Genocide: Genocide is defined as the intentional extermination of individuals belonging to a specific ethnic group. Nevertheless, the atrocities committed by the Nazis extended beyond the Jewish population. Under this malevolent regime, hundreds of thousands of individuals from various other groups also lost their lives. Some of the examples are:
- 7 million Soviet civilians
- 3 million Soviet prisoners of war
- 1.8 million Polish civilians
- 312,000 Serb civilians
- Up to 250,000 people with disabilities
- Up to 250,000 Gypsies
- Around 1,900 Jehovah Witnesses
- Thousands of homosexuals
Most Jews died in concentration camps, with Auschwitz being the most notorious, where around one million Jews perished. Some died from disease or starvation, while others were killed in gas chambers. Many were forced into ghettos, and others were shot and buried in mass graves. Famous books and movies about the Holocaust include Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, The Hiding Place, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and films like Schindler’s List. Many creative works honor the victims, survivors, and heroes who saved Jews.
Never Forget: The remembrance is observed every year on January 27th to honor those who suffered and/or died in the holocaust. We will never forget the horror that encompassed World War II.
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The Present:
Lets reach out for remembrance and honor to anyone who has family or friends who knew someone who suffered in any way from the holocaust…
The Future:
We will never, ever forget those who suffered the atrocities of the Axis!
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