Description of the attraction
The monument to the heavenly patron of the city of Nikolaev - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker - was erected in Kashtanovy Square along Sovetskaya Street in 2005. The opening of the monument took place in honor of the 216th anniversary of the city. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker has been considered the patron saint of seafarers since ancient times; he protects their ships during long voyages.
The monument to Nicholas the Wonderworker was made of gray-blue marble by architects A. Pavlov, A. Bondar and sculptor I. Bulavitsky. The monument was created for a year and a half with money donated by the residents of the city. The names of all benefactors are immortalized on the pedestal. At the base of the pedestal was laid the land from the Italian city of Bari, which was brought to Nikolaev by the Italian Constantino Massa, who also took part in the opening ceremony of the monument. The consecration of the monument to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was performed by Archbishop Pitirim of Nikolaev and Voznesensk.
Nicholas the Wonderworker is one of the most revered Christian saints. Since olden times, Saint Nicholas has been especially revered in Russia and Ukraine. Among the people, he is called the Intercessor of God and is considered the patron saint of children.
In 1788, on the day of St. Nicholas the Winter, the troops of Prince Grigory Potemkin captured the impregnable Turkish fortress - Ochakov. The Grand Duke, being a devout man, was sure that it could not do without the help of higher powers. To all this, the shipyard erected by his order at the mouth of the Ingul River was named the city of Nikolaev.
Chestnut Square is one of the most favorite recreation places for residents of the city of Nikolaev.
