A Statue 54 meters tall Which represents the number Our Lady of Fatima It was opened in Crato, in the state of Ceara (Brazil), in front of a large and musical crowd. The structure that The height of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro – which is 38 meters long – is the largest in the world dedicated to the religious figure, according to the state government, and is expected to become a new tourist attraction in that region of Brazil.
The inauguration took place on Thursday night, in an event that included a blessing of the monument, artistic performances and the presence of faithful who arrived several hours earlier to secure a place, according to the O Globo newspaper. The Ceará government indicated that this initiative is part of a plan Promoting religious tourism And attract new visitors to the interior areas of the state.
The local government stresses that the new religious symbol could become one of the main attractions From that region of the country and in the center of Hajj. Or globe He stressed that the authorities expect a sustained growth in the flow of visitors attracted by the monument, liturgical programs and cultural offer associated with the Marian consecration.
The statue consists of a polyurethane interior and a fiberglass exterior with resin. The next layer, the finish, is made of gel and paint, the media reported. Catholic Information. They also pointed out that the monument was made with various pieces that were transported to its site, where it was finally assembled, and that this entire process took One year and five months It required the participation of more than 30 people.
With a height of 54 metres, the new statue becomes one of the tallest statues on the continent dedicated to the Catholic religion, along with Christ the Redeemer (38 metres). Saint Rita of CassiaAnd also in Brazil (56 meters). Virgin of peaceIn Venezuela (46 metres).
The new religious icon of Our Lady of Fatima is inaugurated two months after the event in which it was placed again Christ the Redeemer In the center of public attention. On September 11, Two men climbed onto the historical monument and They parachuted out of his right arm Towards Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. Brazilian security authorities have launched an investigation because this action could be considered a murder A crime against cultural heritage.
The moment of the jump was filmed by Tour guide David Moreira (@davidriotour), who saw the men standing on the monument, He decided to fly over the statue with a drone and record a video. The recording shows a person sitting on one of the hands of Christ the Redeemer and swaying as he prepares his equipment for jumping.
The incident sparked a wave of criticism on social media, while the case was registered with the Shrine of Christ the Redeemer at Police Station No. 7 in Santa Teresa. A crime against cultural heritageIt belongs to the Diocese of Rio de Janeiro. The Civil Police stated that they requested security camera recordings An investigation is underway to identify those responsible.
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