Macron Attends Pantheon Preparations for Historian Marc Bloch, Citing Contemporary Relevance

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Pantheon to oversee preparations for the posthumous induction of historian and resistance fighter Marc Bloch.

Macron, presiding over what is likely the final Pantheonization ceremony of his presidency, expressed that Bloch's life and work continue to resonate today. "Marc Bloch is perfectly contemporary," Macron stated, emphasizing the enduring relevance of the historian's contributions.

Bloch, along with his wife Simonne, is set to be interred in the Pantheon, France's national mausoleum honoring distinguished citizens. This decision was initially announced by Macron in late 2024.

The ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday evening, will feature two panels in the nave of the monument. One panel will display a photograph of Marc and Simonne Bloch, while the other will bear their Latin epitaph: "Dilexit veritatem" (He cherished truth).

Macron's visit on Monday morning allowed him to inspect the final arrangements and briefly interact with Bloch's descendants who were present.

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Marc Bloch is perfectly contemporary