The main body of the statue was made from a core of Styrofoam covered by a thin skin of fiberglass. The sculpted statue was completed in September 2004 at a cost of approximately $250,000. Coriell donated some of his time to the project. The statue was given many nicknames, both affectionate and derisive, by local residents and I-75 travelers. Touchdown Jesus (based on a similarity to the mural on the Hesburgh Library overlooking Notre Dame Stadium American football referees signal a touchdown with a similar gesture).
MC 62-Foot Jesus (like musician MC 900 Ft.The statue was also credited with inspiring two musical works: Comedian Heywood Banks wrote and performed his novelty song "Big Butter Jesus" about the statue.Singer-songwriter Robbie Schaefer of the band Eddie from Ohio wrote the song "Monroe, OH" after driving past the statue.The statue was also a popular photographic subject for fans of The Ohio State University, who would align Jesus' upraised arms as the "H" when spelling out "O-H-I-O". On June 14, 2010, the statue was struck by lightning and consumed in the resulting blaze. The fire consumed all but the internal metal structure. Following the fire, the pastor of the church stated that the church planned to rebuild the statue with fireproof material. In the days after the destruction, the church's digital sign displayed the message "He'll be back". Īlthough the statue cost about $250,000 to construct, it was insured for $500,000 because Coriell had donated his time to the creation. It was estimated that the statue and amphitheater sustained an estimated $700,000 in damages – $300,000 for the statue and $400,000 for the amphitheater. PETA offered funding through an "anonymous Christian donor" to help rebuild the statue if allowed to promote veganism at the church. "Giant Jesus statue keeps watch over Ohio interstate". ^ a b c "Lightning Razes 'King Of Kings' Statue"." 'Touchdown Jesus' statue's destruction brings flood of donations". "Big Butter Jesus Dominates Google, Arteries". ^ Robbie Schaefer, Strange and Lovely World.^ "King of Kings statue destroyed by fire".^ "Statue of Jesus destroyed by lightning strike".^ "Lightning strike destroys Touchdown Jesus statue".^ a b "Lightning Razes 'King Of Kings' Statue 'He'll Be Back '".Archived from the original on 5 November 2011. " 'Touchdown Jesus' fire leads to few gawking tickets". "PETA offers to rebuild, brand Jesus statue: Next offer, NRA?". ^ "52 foot Jesus replaces predecessor".From the Vault: Remember 'Touchdown Jesus?'Ĭoordinates: 39☂7′14″N 84☁9′35″W / 39.453857°N 84.32642°W / 39.453857 -84.Along with the beautiful 218 foot tall bell tower of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the gleaming 187 foot tall gold dome of the school’s administration building, the 210 foot tall Hesburgh Library forms the skyline of America’s most recognized Catholic university.Ī gorgeous mosaic named the Word of Life adorns the south side of the entire Hesburgh Library and towers over the north end zone scoreboard of the University of Notre Dame’s 80,795 seat football stadium in South Bend, Indiana.This famous mosaic showcases Christ the Teacher. He’s reaching out to others, and with his raised arms, appears to mimic a football official signaling a touch down.
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