72 feet crucifix to be unveiled in Enugu

A 72 feet crucifix, named the Giant
Agonising Crucifix, and acclaimed to be one
of the tallest in the world, is to be unveiled
in Enugu on Friday where 10,000 Catholic
faithful are expected, according to a
statement.
The statement issued in Abuja from the
Apostolate of the Most Precious Blood of
Jesus Christ, and signed by Mr Jude Edochie
on Tuesday, stated that the crucifix had
been erected at Uje, Imeziolo in Enugu Local
Government Area.
It explained thet the erection was the
culmination of a vision through a priest,
Barnabas Nwoye.
"Over 10,000 people are expected at the
ceremony – Bishops, Priests, the Religious
and the Laity from countries including
Canada, USA, Britain, Spain, Mexico,
Venezuela, Brazil, Australia, China and
Germany.
"The unveiling of this crucifix, a world
Catholic religious event, will be preceded by
a Holy Mass and a big religious ceremony,''
the statement stated.
The statement called on people to come and
witness the "historic religious event of our
time.
"With this project accomplished, the power
of the kingdom of darkness shall be
seriously shaken for the Kingdom of God
shall be established throughout the world''