Statue of Christ the Savior in the city of Maratea
Statue of Christ the Savior in the city of Maratea
29 December 2020
Among the many statues of the Lord Jesus Christ installed around the world, the sculptural image of the Redeemer in the Italian city of Maratea, at the very top of Mount San Biagio, is distinguished not only by its size (the 22-meter figure is installed at an altitude of 311 meters above sea level) , but also the unusual performance. The Lord is depicted by the sculptor standing with his back to the sea, arms outstretched (their span is 19 meters). Tilting his head slightly, the Son of God looks at the Basilica of San Biagio (St. Blaise) and the pilgrims climbing the mountain along the winding mountain road. Мастер изобразил Сына Божьего юношей, воздевшим руки The giant statue on the mountain is visible not only to the inhabitants of Maratea and the pilgrims arriving here, but also from other cities on the shores of the Gulf of Polikastro. Since ancient times, there was a fortified citadel at the top of San Biagio. In 1907, a memorial cross was erected in memory of the French siege of the fortress of Maratea a century earlier. In 1942 it was replaced by a stone one. And in 1953, an Italian businessman, Count Stefano Rivetti proposed replacing the cross with the figure of the Lord Jesus Christ. His proposal was supported by the local municipality. The work was entrusted to the professor of the State Institute of Arts in Florence, artist Bruno Innocenti. According to his project, the figure of the Savior was cast from a special concrete mixture with the addition of the famous Carrara marble. In 1965, it was solemnly installed on the top of Mount San Biagio. A staircase leads to the giant sculpture without a pedestal, ending in a terrace, from which a panoramic view of Maratea and the coast of the bay opens. Pilgrims arriving here strive to touch the foot of the Lord - it is believed that the request made at the same time will not be ignored. Серпантин, ведущий на вершину Сан-Бьяджо Both the mountain on which the sculpture is installed and the main temple in Maratea bear the name of the heavenly patron of the city - St. Blasius of Sebaste (Biagio di Sebaste), an Armenian bishop who was martyred in 313. The relics of the saint are in the basilica dedicated to him; Thousands of pilgrims who come to Maratea from all over Europe and from more distant countries of the world are reverently kissing them every year. Горную дорогу завершает ведущая не террасу лестница It should be noted that the image The Son of God, created by Bruno Innocenti and then embodied in artificial stone, is rather far from the traditional iconography of the Savior. The Lord Jesus Christ is depicted as a young man with short hair and a barely piercing beard. In particular, the biographer and critic of the Florentine artist, Marco Faggioli noted that the Christ of Innocenti's work is more like an angel than the Son of Man. Лик спасителя трехметровй высоты слегка наклонён вниз Be that as it may, among the pilgrims, the statue for a relatively short time of its existence has become one of the most visited places on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Access to the top of the mountain for everyone is open around the clock; entrance to the terrace with a giant sculpture on it is free. Climbing the winding serpentine is not possible for everyone. Nevertheless, among the pilgrims it is considered important to gather strength and, making prayer, overcome this path on foot.
Statue of Christ the Savior in the city of MarateaStatue of Christ the Savior in the city of MarateaAmong the many statues of the Lord Jesus Christ installed around the world, the sculptural image of the Redeemer in the Italian city of Maratea, at the very top of Mount San Biagio, is distinguished not only by its size (the 22-meter figure is installed at an altitude of 311 meters above sea level) , but also the unusual performance. The Lord is depicted by the sculptor standing with his back to the sea, arms outstretched (their span is 19 meters). Tilting his head slightly, the Son of God looks at the Basilica of San Biagio (St. Blaise) and the pilgrims climbing the mountain along the winding mountain road. Мастер изобразил Сына Божьего юношей, воздевшим руки The giant statue on the mountain is visible not only to the inhabitants of Maratea and the pilgrims arriving here, but also from other cities on the shores of the Gulf of Polikastro. Since ancient times, there was a fortified citadel at the top of San Biagio. In 1907, a memorial cross was erected in memory of the French siege of the fortress of Maratea a century earlier. In 1942 it was replaced by a stone one. And in 1953, an Italian businessman, Count Stefano Rivetti proposed replacing the cross with the figure of the Lord Jesus Christ. His proposal was supported by the local municipality. The work was entrusted to the professor of the State Institute of Arts in Florence, artist Bruno Innocenti. According to his project, the figure of the Savior was cast from a special concrete mixture with the addition of the famous Carrara marble. In 1965, it was solemnly installed on the top of Mount San Biagio. A staircase leads to the giant sculpture without a pedestal, ending in a terrace, from which a panoramic view of Maratea and the coast of the bay opens. Pilgrims arriving here strive to touch the foot of the Lord - it is believed that the request made at the same time will not be ignored. Серпантин, ведущий на вершину Сан-Бьяджо Both the mountain on which the sculpture is installed and the main temple in Maratea bear the name of the heavenly patron of the city - St. Blasius of Sebaste (Biagio di Sebaste), an Armenian bishop who was martyred in 313. The relics of the saint are in the basilica dedicated to him; Thousands of pilgrims who come to Maratea from all over Europe and from more distant countries of the world are reverently kissing them every year. Горную дорогу завершает ведущая не террасу лестница It should be noted that the image The Son of God, created by Bruno Innocenti and then embodied in artificial stone, is rather far from the traditional iconography of the Savior. The Lord Jesus Christ is depicted as a young man with short hair and a barely piercing beard. In particular, the biographer and critic of the Florentine artist, Marco Faggioli noted that the Christ of Innocenti's work is more like an angel than the Son of Man. Лик спасителя трехметровй высоты слегка наклонён вниз Be that as it may, among the pilgrims, the statue for a relatively short time of its existence has become one of the most visited places on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Access to the top of the mountain for everyone is open around the clock; entrance to the terrace with a giant sculpture on it is free. Climbing the winding serpentine is not possible for everyone. Nevertheless, among the pilgrims it is considered important to gather strength and, making prayer, overcome this path on foot.Свеча Иерусалима -en
Among the many statues of the Lord Jesus Christ installed around the world, the sculptural image of the Redeemer in the Italian city of Maratea, at the very top of Mount San Biagio, is distinguished not only by its size (the 22-meter figure is installed at an altitude of 311 meters above sea level) , but also the unusual performance. The Lord is depicted by the sculptor standing with his back to the sea, arms outstretched (their span is 19 meters). Tilting his head slightly, the Son of God looks at the Basilica of San Biagio (St. Blaise) and the pilgrims climbing the mountain along the winding mountain road. Мастер изобразил Сына Божьего юношей, воздевшим руки The giant statue on the mountain is visible not only to the inhabitants of Maratea and the pilgrims arriving here, but also from other cities on the shores of the Gulf of Polikastro. Since ancient times, there was a fortified citadel at the top of San Biagio. In 1907, a memorial cross was erected in memory of the French siege of the fortress of Maratea a century earlier. In 1942 it was replaced by a stone one. And in 1953, an Italian businessman, Count Stefano Rivetti proposed replacing the cross with the figure of the Lord Jesus Christ. His proposal was supported by the local municipality. The work was entrusted to the professor of the State Institute of Arts in Florence, artist Bruno Innocenti. According to his project, the figure of the Savior was cast from a special concrete mixture with the addition of the famous Carrara marble. In 1965, it was solemnly installed on the top of Mount San Biagio. A staircase leads to the giant sculpture without a pedestal, ending in a terrace, from which a panoramic view of Maratea and the coast of the bay opens. Pilgrims arriving here strive to touch the foot of the Lord - it is believed that the request made at the same time will not be ignored. Серпантин, ведущий на вершину Сан-Бьяджо Both the mountain on which the sculpture is installed and the main temple in Maratea bear the name of the heavenly patron of the city - St. Blasius of Sebaste (Biagio di Sebaste), an Armenian bishop who was martyred in 313. The relics of the saint are in the basilica dedicated to him; Thousands of pilgrims who come to Maratea from all over Europe and from more distant countries of the world are reverently kissing them every year. Горную дорогу завершает ведущая не террасу лестница It should be noted that the image The Son of God, created by Bruno Innocenti and then embodied in artificial stone, is rather far from the traditional iconography of the Savior. The Lord Jesus Christ is depicted as a young man with short hair and a barely piercing beard. In particular, the biographer and critic of the Florentine artist, Marco Faggioli noted that the Christ of Innocenti's work is more like an angel than the Son of Man. Лик спасителя трехметровй высоты слегка наклонён вниз Be that as it may, among the pilgrims, the statue for a relatively short time of its existence has become one of the most visited places on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Access to the top of the mountain for everyone is open around the clock; entrance to the terrace with a giant sculpture on it is free. Climbing the winding serpentine is not possible for everyone. Nevertheless, among the pilgrims it is considered important to gather strength and, making prayer, overcome this path on foot.
