Mother Teresa Square

The Mother Teresa Statue was unveiled in 2002 in Pristina’s newly named square, honoring the Albanian-born Roman Catholic nun and missionary who spent most of her life serving the poor in Calcutta, India. The statue was sculpted by a trio of artists, Vasiljev Nini, Sadik Spahiu, and Vasil Rak, and commissioned by the Gojçaj brothers, members of the Albanian diaspora in New York.

Cast in bronze, the statue uses Christian iconography to depict Mother Teresa in a moment of spiritual embrace. A child emerges from the folds of her drapery, symbolizing the vulnerable lives she dedicated herself to protecting. The sculpture communicates Weltschmerz, a sense of global sorrow, and positions Mother Teresa as a universal figure of compassion.

The square itself has become a symbolic space in Pristina’s civic landscape. It hosts commemorative events, interfaith gatherings, and public ceremonies. Its proximity to other monuments such as the Heroinat Memorial and the Newborn sculpture creates a thematic corridor of remembrance and identity.

For visitors, Mother Teresa Square offers a quiet moment of reflection amid the city’s bustle. It stands not only as a tribute to a global humanitarian but also as a proud acknowledgment of Kosovo’s Albanian heritage and its commitment to peace and dignity.