>> 5 things you didn't know about 'Touchdown Jesus'
In case you forgot, the epic and iconic statue burned down after being hit by lightning on June 14, 2010. It was a fiery scene.
>> Years after fire, new Jesus statue has fans, critics
Credit: Source: Dayton Daily News archives
Credit: Source: Dayton Daily News archives
Solid Rock replaced the BBJ with a statue called "Lux Mundi" (Latin for "Light of the World") in 2013.
The 52-foot statue depicts Jesus with arms wide open. Its nicknames include “Hug Me Jesus” or “5 Dollar Footlong Jesus.”
>> 6 kooky things that make I-75 Exit 29 worth the drive
The destruction of the King of Kings statue did not end the debate over which nickname for it was superior: Big Butter Jesus or Touchdown Jesus.
>> Giant Jesus landmark returns to I-75
Times sure flies. Solid Rock Church's giant Jesus statue burned down 7 years ago. What did you call it? https://t.co/mrWAfwUQFh
— Amelia Robinson (@DDNSmartMouth) June 15, 2017
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Credit: Nick Graham
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