Holy Trinity Statue, Șimleu Silvaniei

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Romania

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The Holy Trinity Statue ({{langx|ro|Statuia Sfintei Treimi}}) is an obelisk in Șimleu Silvaniei, Romania.

History

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.{{in lang|en}} [http://www.welcometoromania.ro/DN1h/DN1h_Simleu_Silvaniei_Statuia_Sfintei_Treimi_e.htm Şimleu Silvaniei, Holy Trinity Statue] The statue was renovated in 2010.{{in lang|ro}} [http://www.graiulsalajului.ro/index.php?cmd=articol&idart=20567 "Sfanta Treime" din Şimleu - renovată după 238 de ani]

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