Poland to Unveil 55.6-Meter Marian Statue, Europe's Tallest, on August 15
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Updated · ChurchPOP · Aug 12
Poland to Unveil 55.6-Meter Marian Statue, Europe's Tallest, on August 15
3 articles · Updated · ChurchPOP · Aug 12
Summary
Konotopie will unveil and consecrate a 55.6-meter Marian monument on August 15, making it the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in Europe.
The structure combines a 40.8-meter figure of Mary with a 15-meter crown-shaped pedestal after about 18 months of construction; Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski is set to lead the consecration.
The project was funded by Polish billionaire Mr. Karkosik and his wife as a public act of faith, with media estimates putting the cost near 23 million euros, or $26.5 million.
The site was chosen near the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows, a pilgrimage destination tied to reported healings since the 19th century and expanded in 2011 with Karkosik support.
The monument is about 2 meters taller than Rio's Christ the Redeemer, though it remains below the world's tallest Marian statue in Batangas City, Philippines, at 322 feet.