Restoration campaign for famed Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio
January 12, 2017
The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has launched a fundraising campaign to repair the famed statue of Christ the Redeemer.
“Christ the Redeemer, with his open arms, is the greatest showcase for Rio and Brazil,” said Cardinal Orani João Tempesta.
The statue is struck by lightning an average of six times per year, causing cracks that are leading to the statue’s deterioration.
The shrine is located in a national park, but receives no money from park admissions fees, the archdiocese emphasized in a January 11 statement.
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Further information:
- Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer
- Arquidiocese do Rio nada recebe por visitas ao Cristo Redentor
- Rio’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to get a face lift (RNS)
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