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Near the Siberian hospital, where Saint Luke (Voino-Yasenetsky) worked in exile, his monument will be erectedtranslated

September 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Prikhody.ru 09/21/2026. Work on the installation of the monument to St. Luke (Voino-Yasenetsky) is being carried out in the urban-type settlement of Bolshaya Murta (Krasnoyarsk Territory). The foundation for the monument is currently being created. The place for erecting the monument was chosen opposite the building of the surgical building of the regional hospital, where in 1940-1941, while in exile, the saint of God and an outstanding doctor operated.

As the press service of the Yenisei diocese reports, heavy sculpture requires a solid foundation designed for the climatic conditions of the region. The work is carried out by qualified specialists in compliance with all necessary technologies. The area around the monument is already paved with paving slabs. The plans are to supplement the space with benches, lanterns and flower beds, so that the place of memory of the saint becomes comfortable and well-appointed for visiting residents and guests of the village.

Let us remind you that next year it will go under the auspices of St. Luke, Archbishop of Crimea. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Decree “On the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of St. Luke of Crimea (V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky)”, taking into account the significant contribution of St. Luke of Crimea (V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky) to the preservation and...

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Gjergj Dhima

Good thing they're putting it right in front of the surgery building where he operated in the 40s. I say that it would be good to have a simple plaque with the exact dates of his stay in Murta Madhe, so that people don't forget the details. Good job, looking forward to it being finished.