Saint Rita of Cascia statue, Religious statue in Santa Cruz, Brazil
The Saint Rita of Cascia statue reaches 56 meters in height, standing atop Mount Carmel with an 8-meter halo and 42-meter concrete body.
Construction of the monument began in November 2007 and concluded in June 2010, requiring an investment of 6 million Brazilian reais.
The statue represents Saint Rita of Cascia, who lived from 1381 in Rocca Porena, Italy, and became venerated for miracles attributed to her intercession.
The religious complex includes a church, shops, prayer rooms, restaurants, observation deck, parking facilities, and restrooms for visitors throughout the year.
This religious monument surpasses both Christ the Redeemer and Christ of Concordia in size, making it the tallest Catholic statue in existence.
Location: Santa Cruz
Inception: 2010
Height: 6 m
GPS coordinates: -6.23944,-36.02056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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