No matter what challenges Lebanon faces, the country keeps its eyes on Jesus! Lebanon is building one of the biggest statues of Christ the Redeemer in the Middle East — and the amazing video of its installation is inspiring Christians all over the world!
The massive statue now stands on Jabal al-Salib (“Mount of the Cross”), overlooking the Bekaa plain from the Christian border town of El Qaa, near Syria. The breathtaking images have quickly gone viral, becoming a moving symbol of faith, endurance, and hope for a community long tested by suffering.
Engineer Joey Mattar, who oversaw both the design and execution, shared more details about the project with ChurchPOP. The statue itself stands 15 meters tall, set on a 5-meter base, with the surrounding church structure reaching a total height of around 23 meters. Beneath the monument, a new church is also under construction. Built with a steel frame, molded CerForm, and fiberglass resin-coated for protection, the statue was designed to withstand the harsh mountain weather for years to come.
Mattar said Lebanon’s ongoing challenges have deeply affected both the construction process and the workers’ morale — but seeing Christ lifted high over the town brought deep spiritual meaning. “It reminds us that the people of El Qaa are safe, protected, and loved,” she shared.
Known for their deep faith and love for their homeland, the people of El Qaa see this project as an act of gratitude to God for His constant protection and blessings — many of which they attribute to the intercession of Saint Elias, Saint George and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Although the finishing date for the wider site and church remains uncertain, many see the timing of the statue’s installation as providential. “It was never meant to carry such a message,” Mattar said, “but today it naturally stands as a sign of hope — reminding all Lebanese that faith endures, that light overcomes darkness, and that God’s protection still surrounds us.”
The project was first planned in August 2025 and began a month later, led by Mattar and made possible through the generosity of its main benefactor, Fadi Elias Awad.
Let's keep praying for our brothers and sisters in the Middle East and all regions affected by war.