The monument to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker in Yeisk was unveiled on August 16, 2003, in one of the most picturesque parks of the city and became the first such monument in southern Russia. At the time of the park's opening, Yeisk celebrated its 155th anniversary, and the monument became a significant gift for its residents.

This gift to the city was presented by Mikhail Ivanovich Chepel, a native of Yeisk and the general director of the Charitable Foundation of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker.

The author of the monument is S. M. Isakov, a distinguished artist of Russia and a knight of the Order of Saint Sergius of Radonezh.

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker is one of the most revered saints in Russia. His image can be found in any church and in many Orthodox families. He symbolizes peace and reconciliation between states and peoples.

Saint Nicholas is respected by representatives of all religious denominations in our country, which is especially important for the southern regions. His image embodies values such as love for one’s neighbor, forgiveness, repentance, and tolerance. These principles are the foundation of education and the development of society.

These ideas inspired the creation of a project for an Orthodox square for children around the monument to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, so that children, while playing and walking near the image of the Saint, would absorb the sacred commandments from an early age.

The significance of the monument lies in the fact that the symbol of Orthodoxy goes beyond the church and becomes part of the urban environment, blending with the landscape and symbolizing the community's connection to Orthodox roots.

Mikhail Ivanovich Chepel hopes that such spiritual and Orthodox images will multiply and adorn the cities and settlements of Russia, bringing spiritual perfection, peace, and tranquility to the residents.