Jesus - Divine Mercy Fountain - Groom, Texas, USA.
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N 35° 12.628 W 101° 07.421
14S E 306693 N 3898449
One of the Worlds largest Christian Cross's stands proudly, surrounded by stunning larger than life sculptures featuring Jesus Christ. The Cross Ministries, sculptures are located near Groom, in Texas.
Waymark Code: WMMP5P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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The Worlds 2nd Largest Cross is located near Groom, Texas. (Where everything is big)

Arranged in a circle around the base of the giant Christian Cross, are over life-size bronze sculptures of Jesus of Nazareth & the stations of the Cross.
Outside that inner circle, there is another circle of sculptures that features other landmark Cristian scenes, and characters. Saint Michael the Archangel, Angels, The Crucifixion, The Empty Tomb, Last Supper, and of Course Jesus of Nazareth.

The Sculpture of Jesus is located at the Divine Mercy Fountain, in the Visitor Centre of the 'Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries'.

"Jesus of Nazareth, is the central figure of Christianity, whom the teachings of most Christian denominations hold to be the Son of God. Christianity regards Jesus as the awaited Messiah of the Old Testament and refers to him as Jesus Christ." Text source: (visit link)

Take Exit 295 off I-40 for a close-up personal look.
If you not in the area, view it on Satellite to appreciate the scale of this site. (visit link)
Or view the Cross Ministries, church web site: (visit link)
Associated Religion(s): Christian

Statue Location: Exit 295 off I-40. Alongside Route 66, Near Groom.

Entrance Fee: Free

Artist: Unknown

Website: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.
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