Lux Mundi (statue) facts for kids
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| Artist | Tom Tsuchiya |
| Year | September 30, 2012 |
| Medium | Polymer composite, steel |
| Location | Solid Rock Church, Monroe, Ohio United States |
Lux Mundi means "Light of the World" in Latin. It is a very tall statue of Jesus that stands at Solid Rock Church. This church is a Christian church located near Monroe, Ohio, in the United States. The statue is about 16 meters (52 feet) tall.
A talented artist named Tom Tsuchiya designed Lux Mundi. This statue was built to replace an older one called King of Kings. Sadly, the King of Kings statue was hit by lightning and burned down in 2010.
What Does the Lux Mundi Statue Look Like?
The Lux Mundi statue shows Jesus stepping forward. His arms are open in a welcoming way. This pose was inspired by stories in the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. John.
The statue faces I-75, a major highway. It stands on a base decorated with rocks. Water gently flows down these rocks, making it look very peaceful. Because of its friendly and inviting pose, many people call Lux Mundi by a special nickname: “Hug Me Jesus.”
How Was the Lux Mundi Statue Built?
The Lux Mundi statue is made from strong materials. These include a special plastic called polymer composite and steel. Most of the statue was built by a company called Display Dynamics in Clayton, Ohio.
Since the old statue was destroyed by fire, the new Lux Mundi statue was built to be much safer. It uses materials that are resistant to fire. It also has a special system to protect it from lightning strikes. After several months of hard work, the large pieces of the statue were put together on September 19, 2012. The statue was officially opened and dedicated just eleven days later.
