Statue of Jesus

Saidnaya, Syria · built 2013

The Statue of Jesus in Saidnaya, titled I Have Come to Save the World, is the tallest Jesus Christ statue in the Middle East. It was installed on 14 October 2013, which coincided with the Intercession of the Theotokos, a feast day for Orthodox Christians. The figure is 12.3 metres (40ft) tall and stands on a base that brings its height to 32 metres.

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