Archangel Michael Monument, installed in 1996 near the Church of Saints Simon and Helena in the center of Minsk, holds an important place among the city's landmarks. The 4.5-meter-tall bronze figure depicts the Archangel striking a winged serpent with a spear. The monument is set on a low, octagonal pedestal clad in red granite. One side bears an inscription in Belarusian: "To the Defenders of God, Faith, and Christianity." Archangel Michael, regarded as the protector of Belarus, stands... read more