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St. Nicholas comes to protesters

05.12.2013, 21:08

While children all over the world are waiting for St. Nicholas and presents this night, Ukrainian protesters gathered in Kyiv are waiting for the mirracle as well. Lviv artists, employees of the Lviv National Museum for half a day have painted and set St. Nicholas icon on Independence Square.

The feast of St Nicholas according to Julian calendar which most of Ukrainian Churches follow is celebrated on December, 19th. Roman Catholics - more than million of Ukrainians - celebrate tomorrow.


Photos from FB users Ihor Kysylevych and Ivan Yasnij

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