André Trocme, pastor of the Protestant village of Le Chambon in France, died 50 years ago on June 5 1971. The story of how his village rescued Jews from the Nazis is a moral oasis in a dark era of capitulation to lies, fear, hatred, and violence.
June 5 1971: Death of André Trocme, pastor of the Protestant village of Le Chambon in France. He and his wife Magda organized their village to offer a safe haven for Jews and others fleeing persecution during Nazi occupation. Hundreds took part in this conspiracy of goodness.
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