Памятник святителю Митрофану Воронежскому

The monument to Saint Mitrofan of Voronezh stands on Admiralteyskaya Square and features a bronze figure depicted with raised right hand and holding a staff. Around the statue stand four bronze angel figures on spheres, each holding objects that represent his accomplishments and religious duties.

Saint Mitrofan was born in 1623 and became the first bishop of Voronezh from 1682, where he supported Tsar Peter the Great in establishing the Russian fleet. The monument standing today was erected in 2003 to preserve his memory at this location.

The monument displays bronze reliefs showing Saint Mitrofan blessing Peter the Great for naval construction and consecrating a military vessel. These scenes tell of his role in supporting the tsar during this critical period of Russian history.

The monument is located on a central square in downtown Voronezh and is easily accessible on foot. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when natural light highlights the bronze details and reliefs clearly.

The 2003 dedication ceremony was unusually international for a local monument and drew delegations from several neighboring countries. This broad participation shows the wider significance of this religious figure in Slavic history.

Location: Voronezh

GPS coordinates: 51.67572,39.21100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41