St. Nicholas Monuments in Ukraine
St. Nicholas is found in many places besides churches. Click for larger images.
Lutsk
The statue of St. Nicolaas, patron saint of Lutsk, is in near the city hall. It was installed in 2000. St. Nicholas’ December feast day is celebrated as the Day of Lutsk.
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Nikolaev / Mikolaiv
The statue of St. Nicholas, patron saint of Nikolaev and seamen, is in the city center. The city was named for St. Nikolay to honor the Russian victory over the Turks on the saint’s day in 1788. The day is regarded as the city’s birthday. Today Nikolaev is the Ukrainian shipbuilding center.
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Nove Selo
the monument to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is in the village of Nove Selo. The village also has monuments to the Mother of God (2014), honoring the end of serfdom in Galicia; honoring the Fighters for the Freedom of Ukraine, erected in 1991.
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Vylkove / Vilkove
The statue of St. Nicholas, patron saint of sailors, fishermen, and travelers, is in the former passenger terminal area, now known as St. Nicholas’ area. It is thought that his raised finger is not only a blessing, but a warning to “Be careful on the water and on the road.” A new tradition has emerged; equipment drivers drive up to the statue before leaving on their routes. The statue was dedicated July 13, 2014.
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