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Aurelius Arkenau

German priest (1900-1991) · Germany · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 91

Aurelius Arkenau, OP was a German priest who helped Jewish and Christian people escape the Nazi regime. He provided food and other goods, forged identification, and shelter. He operated with other rescuers in Leipzig, all of whom survived the Holocaust. In Leipzig, he had a place named after him.

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Righteous Among the Nations1998

About this person

On October 27, 1998, he received the title Righteous Among the Nations posthumously.

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Country
Germany
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1900 to 1991 · aged 91