Sculpture of St. Nicholas of Myrlicia
Samara Region, Togliatti, Central Square
Description:
To emphasize the importance for the city of the image of St. Nicholas, who is considered the patron of Togliatti, as well as the builders, the city decided to build a monument to him. As a result, in November 2004, Archbishop Sergius of Samara and Syzran opened a monument to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The sculpture with a height of 4 meters is installed on a pedestal of granite. St. Nicholas of Myrlicia is depicted sitting on a stone. He holds a bible in one hand and blesses in the other. On the pedestal is the inscription: The monument was erected in gratitude to the creators of the city.