Holy Trinity Statue, Șimleu Silvaniei Explained

Monument Name:Holy Trinity Statue
Native Name:Statuia Sfintei Treimi
Location:Șimleu Silvaniei
Romania
Open:1772
Dedicated To:Trinity

The Holy Trinity Statue (Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: Statuia Sfintei Treimi) is an obelisk in Șimleu Silvaniei, Romania.

History

The obelisk was opened in 1772 as a sign of gratitude because plague avoided locality which affected the region; the Russian plague of 1770-1772 claimed tens of thousands of lives. The Holy Trinity Statue was never moved from its original place.[1] The statue was renovated in 2010.[2]

External links

47.1758°N 23.0594°W

Notes and References

  1. Şimleu Silvaniei, Holy Trinity Statue
  2. "Sfanta Treime" din Şimleu - renovată după 238 de ani