On 27 August, the Eusebius church took center stage in the international commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem, with the unveiling of a Wall Vector of Memory at the entrance of the Eusebius Tower, signifying the church’s inclusion in the Liberation Route Europe.
The Eusebiuskerk, which bears the scars of the Battle of Arnhem, serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom. The church, alongside the John Frost Bridge, is one of the most important sites in Arnhem for commemorating the battle. The Wall Vector of Memory will join other markers across the city, within the War in Arnhem themed route on the Liberation Route Europe website.
The unveiling also marks the beginning of a month-long exhibition, “Standing With Giants – The Battle of Arnhem“, running from 28 August to 27 September 2026. The Eusebiuskerk will host dozens of life-sized, handcrafted steel silhouettes of soldiers, created by volunteers -many of them veterans – as a tribute to those who fought under British command during the battle.
The unveiling was led by Tjienta van Pelt, Alderman of Arnhem, alongside Dorien van Leeuwen, Interim Manager of the Stichting Eusebiuskerk Arnhem, and Jurriaan de Mol, honorary chair of the LRE Foundation.
Jurriaan de Mol: “These special markers were designed specifically for the Liberation Route Europe as a symbolic series of signposts. As a resident of Arnhem, it gives me great satisfaction that many story locations in the city center are marked with floor, wall, or monumental Cross Roads ‘Vectors of Memory.’ You encounter them not only at the Eusebiuskerk and the John Frost Bridge but also in numerous other places throughout the city.”
