Statue in the Sky
Appropriately enough this replica of a statue of Saint Theodore, Patron Saint of Venice, Italy, is located at the Venetian in Las Vegas. It faces out towards the entrance to the building and is placed high on a large Roman column. Theodore was a Christian Roman soldier in the 3rd century who would not worship the pagan gods and was martyred as a result. He is holding a large spear and shield and is standing on a crocodile which is said to represent a dragon, symbolizing his ability to vanquish evil. Grabbed a shot from behind while passing through in the late afternoon. Here's a companion shot taken later that evening: flic.kr/p/2p6hgbG
Statue in the Sky
Appropriately enough this replica of a statue of Saint Theodore, Patron Saint of Venice, Italy, is located at the Venetian in Las Vegas. It faces out towards the entrance to the building and is placed high on a large Roman column. Theodore was a Christian Roman soldier in the 3rd century who would not worship the pagan gods and was martyred as a result. He is holding a large spear and shield and is standing on a crocodile which is said to represent a dragon, symbolizing his ability to vanquish evil. Grabbed a shot from behind while passing through in the late afternoon. Here's a companion shot taken later that evening: flic.kr/p/2p6hgbG