Ohio's 'Touchdown Jesus' Statue Struck by Lightning to Be Rebuilt in July

THE CHRISTIAN POST
By Stoyan Zaimov

This statue, referred to as the "King of Kings" and "Touchdown Jesus," is seen at the Solid Rock Church, near Monroe, Ohio, in this file photo. It was designed by Brad Coriell, sculpted by James Lynch, and assembled by Mark Mitten.

OHIO --- Almost two years after a massive 62-foot replica of Jesus Christ was struck down by lightning in a rampant blaze, the Solid Rock Church statue in Southwest Ohio will finally be rebuilt by July. The sculpture, which was known as the "Touchdown Jesus" statue because of the way Christ was depicted with his arms raised in the air, will now be called "Lux Mundi," which is Latin for "Light of the World." Tom Tsuchiya, the sculptor in charge of restoring the large statue, confirmed that crews will begin erecting the statue on July 16, and by June 20 the replica will be ready to be unveiled to the public. [link]