Sculpture of John the Apostle

Next to the House Church of Saint Cyril of Turov in Minsk, there is a bronze sculpture by Alexander Valentinovich Dranets. It depicts the Apostle John the Theologian, one of the 12 apostles and the author of the Gospel. John holds writing materials in his hands, symbolizing his works, and behind him stands an angel, representing divine inspiration. The sculpture is crafted with great attention to detail and conveys a sense of spiritual calm and wisdom. The angel behind John emphasizes his closeness to divine revelation, which guided the apostle in writing the Gospel. Sometimes visitors may mistakenly identify the figure as Saint Cyril of Turov, the church's patron. However, the characteristic elements — the writing materials and the angel — indicate that this is the Apostle John, who is traditionally depicted in this manner.