A gigantic statue of Jesus that Poles claim is the world's largest rose majestically above a small town on Saturday, as the grandiose dream of a local priest finally came to pass.The white statue with outstretched arms and golden crown rising above the western Polish plains in Swiebodzin provides competition to Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer.Rev. Sylwester The world's largest Jesus statue now towers over Swiebodzin, Poland, measuring 170 feet tall from his feet to the tip of his crown. Watch his head get attached by a 700-ton crane; it's very spiritual and a little bit goofy.The 52 meter Jesus is made of plater and fiberglass. Upon its completion, Father Zawadzki told the Warsaw Business Journal, "This is the culmination of my life's work as a priest. I felt inspired to fulfill Jesus' will, and today I give thanks to him for allowing me to fulfill his will."
Meanwhile, Radio Poland quoted the town's mayor as saying Radio Poland quoted Dariusz Bekisz as saying, "More people will visit Swiebodzin and leave their money." But hey, everyone's allowed to have their own personal relationship with the Savior
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