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 Europe’s Tallest Statue of Mary Blessed in Poland: “She Directs Us Toward God”

The tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in Europe was officially blessed on August 15 in Konotopie, Poland. Standing over 55 meters (180 feet) tall, the monumental statue of Our Lady of Mercy is intended to serve as a beacon of prayer and spiritual reflection.

A New Chapter for a Sacred Pilgrimage Site The new monument stands adjacent to a historic chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, seamlessy connecting to a decades-long local pilgrimage tradition.

According to Vatican News, there was a homily and blessing ceremony. "The place where we stand is no ordinary place; it is a place sanctified by the prayers of pilgrims," said Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski of the Diocese of Włocławek during his homily. He noted that the statue’s location honors the area's rich history of devotion.

Lifting Eyes Toward Heaven Addressing the spiritual significance of the monument, Bishop Wętkowski reflected on a homily given by Pope Leo XIV at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, where the Pope spoke of lifting one's eyes upward to discover truth.

"Here in Konotopie, we lift our eyes toward Mary, who directs us toward God," the bishop explained. "Mary welcomes us all, bending toward us and opening her arms, inviting us to raise our eyes upward—toward God and toward heaven." He added that the statue offers a needed reminder in an era where "many people today keep their eyes fixed only on the earth and are focused solely on themselves."

Deep Roots in the Message of Mercy The title Our Lady of Mercy holds special significance for the Diocese of Włocławek. It is the birthplace of St. Faustina Kowalska—the Apostle of Divine Mercy—who was born, baptized, and received her First Holy Communion in nearby Świnice Warckie.

A Personal Votive Offering Towering higher than Rio de Janeiro’s famous Christ the Redeemer, the statue features an elevated viewing terrace over 15 meters (49 feet) above the ground.

The ambitious project was conceptualized, built, and fully funded by Grażyna and Roman Karkosik as a personal votive offering of gratitude. Expressing his appreciation, Bishop Wętkowski offered thanks to the founders, designers, architects, and builders whose efforts brought the monumental vision to life.