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Europe's Tallest Virgin Mary Statue Unveiled | Odessa News
A colossal 182-foot Virgin Mary statue has been unveiled in the tiny Polish village of Konotopie, now the tallest in Europe and taller than Christ the Redeemer. Helicopters dropped rose petals as legendary dissident Lech Walesa, 82, attended — crediting the Virgin for his anti-communist struggle. While Catholicism remains central to Polish identity, its influence wanes among youth; bishops see the statue as a beacon of enduring faith. Funded by local millionaires, it’s also designed to attract pilgrims and tourists — with even a viewing platform built into its pedestal. Listen in comfort:Get…
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