Monument to Euphrosyne of Polotsk

The monument to Euphrosyne Polotskaya is located at the beginning of the prospectus of her name in the city of Polotsk.

The opening of the monument took place in September 2000, on the day of the Elevation holiday. The height of the monument is 3 meters 20 centimeters.

The idea of the project belongs to Yuri Ivanovsky, sculptor Igor Golubev brought to life the composition. The monument was consecrated by Filaret, Metropolitan of Minsk and Slutsky, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus.

Euphrosyne is revered as the patron saint of Belarus, she became the first woman recognized as a saint in Belarus.

Euphrosyne is depicted here in monastic robe and holds a cross in her right hand. This cross is included in the list of the most valuable lost shrines and, according to legend, marks the revival of Belarus. In his left hand Euphrosyne holds beads.