Was Jesus touchdown rebuilt?
The statue, nicknamed “Touchdown Jesus” by many drivers whose attention it grabbed along I-75, was rebuilt. Solid Rock Church dedicated the new statue in 2012 following hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
What happened to Touchdown Jesus?
During a storm on June 14, 2010, the giant “King of Kings” styrofoam and fiberglass Jesus statue was struck by lightning and burst into flames. The statue was destroyed (a less athletic replacement is under construction).
When did Big Butter Jesus burn down?
June 14, 2010
It was a fiery scene. Solid Rock Church King of King statue (AKA Big Butter Jesus and Touchdown Jesus) burned to the ground on June 14, 2010.
Why is it called Touchdown Jesus?
The “Word of Life” mural on the Hesburgh Library, commonly known as “Touchdown Jesus” because of the raised position of Christ’s arms and its location directly behind the north end zone of the football stadium, was unveiled May 7, 1964, at the library’s formal dedication (the building had opened without fanfare the …
What happened Big Butter Jesus?
The giant 62′ tall, iconic “King of Kings” Jesus statue known as “Big Butter Jesus” and “Touchdown Jesus” located at Solid Rock Church near Monroe, Ohio just north of Cincinnati on I-75, was struck by lightning and destroyed during a thunderstorm on Monday night.
What building is Touchdown Jesus on?
Notre Dame Stadium
Its south side features “The Word of Life” mural, better known as “Touchdown Jesus.” Jesus faces the north end zone of Notre Dame Stadium and, with arms raised, appears to be signifying touchdown.
Where is Big Butter Jesus located?
Solid Rock Church
The giant 62′ tall, iconic “King of Kings” Jesus statue known as “Big Butter Jesus” and “Touchdown Jesus” located at Solid Rock Church near Monroe, Ohio just north of Cincinnati on I-75, was struck by lightning and destroyed during a thunderstorm on Monday night.