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Pope St. John Paul II Columbarium
Nike of Samothrace
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“These enchanting gardens are dedicated to those Olympians who have discovered their flame of inspiration in the spirit of ancient Olympia, Greece. They have shared their passion for Olympism with abandon, spreading the values of peace, understanding, and friendship throughout the world. Their achievements humble us.”
– Costas Rombocos
Nike ( Victory )
This first of its kind magnificent solid granite sculpture, weighing over 9 tons with its Bahama blue granite columbarium, is a breathtaking life-sized replica of “The Winged Victory of Samothrace” in the Louvre Museum, depicting Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, which is thought to have been sculpted around 200–190 BC. Over 10 million people visit the Louvre in Paris, France, each year and see the Nike statue in the most prestigious site, the grand staircase.
Please read below to learn its legendary story.
History
The Nike of Samothrace has been described as “the greatest masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture” by H.W. Janson (Renaissance sculpture specialist, chairman, and professor of the department of art, New York University, 1949-1979)
According to the Louvre website, this exceptional monument was discovered by Charles Champoiseau, French Vice-Consul to Adrianople (Turkey), in 1863 on the small island of Samothrace in the northwest Aegean. It was sculpted using Parian marble, and the base depicts the prow of a battleship, which is carved of gray Rhodian marble.
Mythology
Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, depicted as having wings, hence her alternative name “Winged Goddess” She was the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx, sister of Kratos (power), Bia (force), and Zelus (zeal). The four siblings were companions of Zeus, and Nike had the role of the divine charioteer, flying above battlefields and giving glory to the victors.
Nike is also called Victoria.
The original sculpture was created to not only honor the goddess Nike but to honor a sea battle. Nike fought with the Olympian gods against the Titans and, therefore, is considered a representation of the Olympians’ victory.
Nike was the winged goddess or spirit of victory, both in battle and peaceful competition.
Like many things one aspires to possess in life, there are some things worthy of desire afterwards; such as your legacy/memorial estate. Quietly elegant, our beautiful Shrine and its addition of the Olympian Legacy Gardens are inspiring. They speak volumes about the many thousands of families who have entrusted us with their loved one’s memorialization and services.
Caryatid
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Caryatid Artist-Inspired Granite Sculpture (December 2017).
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Exclusive Family Estate Limited Niches Columbarium
Caryatid I Holding a Wreath
Caryatid Artist-Inspired Granite Sculpture (December 2017).
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Exclusive Family Estate Limited Niches Columbarium
Caryatid II Holding Capital
Centurion
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Robert C. Norris
Monument
Robert C. Norris
Monument
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Columbarium of True Love
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Good Friends Deserve an Extraordinary Legacy
True love never ends, even with the loss of a pet, at the awe-inspiring Columbarium of True Love. This thoughtful new place of remembrance with its flawless quality is a true work of art, like no other columbarium edifice of its kind. It invokes solace, smiles, and like all of our indoor and garden columbarium niches and mausoleum crypts, it is built to last through the ages.
Because human and pet cremation have become so prevalent, it is now possible to memorialize not only your loved ones but your beloved pets as well, together, at no additional charge. This is not a pet cemetery or a pet columbarium, but rather it allows the added niche space to place the cremated remains of your beloved pets together with you. The names and photos of you and your pet can be inscribed on a personalized, everlasting porcelain cameo photo in a bronze-framed plaque on the front of the niche space.
This exclusive 9-ton monument of imperishable bronze and granite art is a testament to your deep and abiding love and the faithful friendship of your cherished pet, providing a one-of-a-kind companion legacy.
A Promise Kept
Columbarium of Our Risen Savior
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Garden of Tranquility Columbarium
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"America the Beautiful" Columbarium
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Rock of Ages Pavilions
Adjacent to Olympian Legacy Gardens
Cherished Angels Exclusive Columbarium
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You’re invited to experience our Exclusive Cherished Angels Columbarium at our Olympian Legacy Gardens offering complimentary (NO CHARGE) columbarium inurnment space and opening/closing with optional memorialization, to provide dignity for infants and children whose time was all too brief, but who, nevertheless, have captured our hearts.
"America The Beautiful" Chapel
The greatest funeral home chapel of them all.
Shrine of Remembrance is an icon of timeless beauty,
where promises and expectations are higher. For the first time, you can experience the legacy of the Olympian Legacy Gardens surrounding this majestic chapel, which elevates every day to the unforgettable.
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Shrine of Remembrance
America the Beautiful Chapel
Funeral Home, Mausoleum, And 2 On Premise Crematories
Off-Street Parking for over 200 Vehicles
(walk-ins welcome)
(719) 634-1597
1730 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910