Memorial plaque for Maria Stromberger

Maria Stromberger was born on 16 March 1898 in Metnitz, later she lived in Vorarlberg. The nurse volunteered in 1942 for deployment at the extermination camp Auschwitz. As head nurse in the infirmary, she supported prisoners in various ways and was involved in the resistance. After liberation from National Socialism, she lived until her death in 1957 in Bregenz. On 18 May 2016, a memorial plaque was unveiled in the courtyard of the Wernberg Monastery in honor of Maria Stromberger, who, due to her humane actions, is remembered as the "Angel of Auschwitz." This was intended to give the native Carinthian a visible sign that encourages other people to show compassion and humanity. The plaque, designed by the artist Nežika Novak, contains, in addition to a portrait of Maria Stromberger, scenes from the extermination camp Auschwitz.