Posted on 08/19/2015 7:29:18 PM PDT by marshmallow
*Taller than famous Rio de Janiero and Lisbon statues
*Intended as symbol of rebirth of Russian Far East and rebirth of Christianity
The statue was cast in 2013 by Tsereteli, the famous Georgian-Russian sculptor, known for his gigantic projects such as a statue of Peter the Great in Moscow and ‘The Tear of Grief’ in the United States, dedicated to the struggle against world terrorism.
The monument stands 50 metres taller than the world famous ‘Christ the Redeemer’ in Rio de Janeiro, and two metres higher than ‘The Christ the King’ in Lisbon.
In Vladivostok, the monument will be composed of two parts: the statue itself and the pedestal housing a cathedral in honour of Archangel Michael.
The project was inspired by a local businessman Aleksey Shchepin, who donated two hectares of land overlooking the sea on the Churkin Peninsula for it to be built.
(Excerpt) Read more at russia-insider.com ...
As things currently stand, it might be better if you petitioned the Russian Orthodox Church to consecrate Rome to the Most Holy Theotokos.
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