"Protecting Veil of the Holy Mother of God" sculpture blessed in Hrodna (photo)
Festive opening of the bronze sculpture composition "Protecting Veil of the Holy Mother of God" took place today, on October 14, on the day of Intercession of the Holy Virgin in Hrodna. The sculpture is situated near the Cathedral in the very center of the city.
During the ceremony the Bishop of Hrodna Artsemij expressed his hope that young couples would lay flowers here to worship of the holy protector of motherhood.
The draft of the composition was elaborated by the famous Hrodna artist Uladzimir Pantsialeeu. It is planned that the eparchy will make also small icons with the image of the sculprure, so every believer could buy them.
Photo: Euroradio
