The mural with the Saint John Paul II appeared in Kyiv

In Kyiv, opened the mural with the image of the 264-th Pope John Paul II.

The image appeared on the wall of a five storey residential building in the Pechersk district. 

Before the street was named after Patrice Lumumba, but recently it was renamed in honor of the Pontiff.

The work was done by an Austrian artist. 

During the opening ceremony, read out the congratulation from the Vatican, where Pope Francis commended the decision to name a street in Kyiv in honor of John Paul II.

"On the occasion of a street in Kyiv named after Saint John Paul II, the Holy Father Francis conveys His personal greetings and wishes to manifest his sentiments of appreciation for the laudable initiative, while expressing His desire that the luminous examples and teachings of the unforgettable Pontiff may be of encouragement in continuing with joy the journey of Christian witnessing and service of neighbor, Pope Francis wholeheartedly imparts to Your Beatitude, Your Excellency, the priests, the Authorities and those present at such a meaningful event His Apostolic Blessing", reads the message of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness