150-Foot Divine Mercy Statue to Rise in Davao

Philippines’ tallest religious statue to be built in Davao

MANILA, Philippines—A 150-foot statue of Jesus Christ, to be built on Samal Island in Davao City, is envisioned to be the tallest religious statue in the Philippines and among the tallest in the world.The Divine Mercy statue will stand atop a mountain overlooking the island. It will feature pale blue and red lights symbolizing Divine Mercy rays, visible even from the air. The illumination aims to make the monument a nighttime landmark.“This is a…

150-foot Divine Mercy statue to rise in Davao

A 150-foot-tall Divine Mercy, which could be recognized as one of the tallest statues in the world, is set to rise in Davao in the coming years, according to a post on CBCPNews.

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From left, Joji Ilagan Bian, Archbishop Romulo Valles, and architect and urban planner Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr. attend the signing of the Divine Mercy Shrine master development plan in Davao City on July 18, 2025. PHOTO FROM DAVAO CATHOLIC HERALD By CBCP News August 9, 2025 Manila, Philippines …