The Holy Trinity Statue (Romanian: Statuia Sfintei Treimi) is an obelisk in Șimleu Silvaniei, Romania.
Statuia Sfintei Treimi | |
 Holy Trinity Statue is in the background | |
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| Location | Șimleu Silvaniei Romania |
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| Material | stone |
| Opening date | 1772 |
| Dedicated to | Trinity |
History edit
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]
Notes edit
- ^ (in English) Şimleu Silvaniei, Holy Trinity Statue
- ^ (in Romanian) "Sfanta Treime" din Şimleu - renovată după 238 de ani