Christ the Reedemer, the 78 year-old statue with outstretched arms that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, is slated for major restoration. Catholic Archbishop, Ornani Tempesta, estimates the renovations will take 4-6 months. The statue was designed by Brazilian engineer, Heitor da Silva Costa, and sculpted by French sculptor of Polish origin, Paul Landowski. Small brooches of the statute will be sold at all of Rio's 252 parishes to help pay for the work. Vale, a Brazilian mining firm, will also bear some of the expense.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Religious statue to be restored
Christ the Reedemer, the 78 year-old statue with outstretched arms that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, is slated for major restoration. Catholic Archbishop, Ornani Tempesta, estimates the renovations will take 4-6 months. The statue was designed by Brazilian engineer, Heitor da Silva Costa, and sculpted by French sculptor of Polish origin, Paul Landowski. Small brooches of the statute will be sold at all of Rio's 252 parishes to help pay for the work. Vale, a Brazilian mining firm, will also bear some of the expense.
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