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See this bronze Pelikan? It’s more than just a bird. It’s a powerful symbol a testament to resilience and freedom.

The Pelikan sculpture stands here in Berlin-Mitte on Claire-Waldoff-Strasse. It’s a tribute to the Hugenots. These were French Protestants who fled religious persecution in France.

In 1685 King Frederick William of Prussia issued the Edict of Potsdam. This offered refuge to these persecuted people. Roughly 5000 Hugenots found a new home in Prussia. They brought their skills their faith and their strength.

This Pelikan created by Michael Klein was installed in 1994. It marks the anniversary of that vital Edict. The Pelikan is a fitting choice. Pelicans are known for their fierce protection of their young. This reflects the Hugenots’ fight for religious freedom. They sought a safe haven for their families a future free from fear.

Imagine the journey those Hugenots undertook. They left everything behind facing uncertainty and hardship. Yet they persevered building new lives in a new land.

This Pelikan is a reminder of their story. It stands at the site of the former French Hospital in Berlin. The hospital itself cared for Hugenots. Think of the lives touched by both the Edict and the hospital. They found hope healing and community in a foreign place.

The Pelikan stands as a symbol of hope. It reminds us that even in the face of oppression hope prevails. Freedom and tolerance are precious values.

The Pelikan is a silent guardian a quiet witness. It honors the Hugenots’ legacy their courage their faith. Their story continues to inspire. This Pelikan is a powerful reminder of the importance of religious tolerance and the strength of the human spirit.

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