60-Meter Cross in Nazareth

Several Christian businessmen are planning to build a 60-meter cross, the largest in the world, in Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth.

Here’s the description from the Nazareth Cross website:

The Nazareth Cross Project aims to build the world’s largest and most impressive Cross, standing at 60 meters tall, housing a magnificent church in its center. The Cross will be decorated by some 7.2 million brilliant mosaic tiles of varying sizes, each one with a personal engraving. These tiles will be made of stone from Nazareth, or platinum, silver or gold.

The breathtaking Church with its panoramic view will be located at the intersection of the arms of the cross, 15 stories high, and will contain over 4500 square feet of floor space.In the 2.5 square miles (5 km2) surrounding this monumental Cross, a visitor center will be built to offer a unique inspirational experience as well as a world-class educational and leisure center.

The central location of the church together with a circular monorail transportation system will provide pilgrims easy access to and from the historic Christian churches, the Fountain of Mary and the city’s central bazaars.
The Nazareth Cross will also become the entrance point to Nazareth Village—an archeological park revealing the most ancient part of Nazareth while presenting a re-creation of its daily life during the time of Jesus.

At least one of the purposes for building this massive cross is to strengthen the economy in Nazareth. For an unstated price, yours can be one of the 7.2 million names on the cross.

The fascia of the Cross of Nazareth will be made of brilliant mosaic tiles in stone and precious metals. 7.2 million tiles will cover this majestic structure, each one engraved with a name. The purchaser will be able to choose both the material and location of the tile on the Cross.

By acquiring a tile with your inscription, you are connecting to the Holy Land in a most unique and profound manner. In the very heart of Nazareth, where the Virgin Mary heard that she had found favor with God, you will declare your belief in God’s mercy towards you or a loved one for generations to come. In doing so, you also help to inspire the people of Jesus’ hometown today, and the visitors they welcome from all over the world. Most importantly—you are bringing to remembrance God’s great love and sacrifice shown through the Cross.

By helping to build the Nazareth Cross, you are identifying with the universal symbol of Christianity – right where the Bible tells us that the Angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary she would bear a Son—and name Him Jesus.

Find out more at NazarethCross.com.

HT: Christian Post

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