What is the meaning of Cristo Rei?
Christ the King
Cristo Rei means Christ the King in Portuguese. It may refer to: Cristo Rei, East Timor an area (subdivision of Dili district)
What is Dili famous for?
The city has served as the economic hub and chief port of what is now East Timor since its designation as the capital of Portuguese Timor in 1769. It also serves as the capital of the Dili Municipality, which includes some rural subdivisions in addition to the urban ones which make up the city itself.
Why was the Cristo Rei built?
The Cristo Rei statue was constructed during a deeply religious period of Portugal’s history, by a population who were grateful for avoiding the horrors of the Second World War. This religious outpouring was embraced by the nationalistic dictatorship lead by António Salazar and encouraged by the church.
Where is the Jesus statue in Portugal?
Lisbon
The Sanctuary of Christ the King (Portuguese: Santuário de Cristo Rei) is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon situated in Almada, in Portugal.
Why is Dili the capital of East Timor?
In 1999, when the territory gained independence under UN supervision, Dili was designated the administrative centre. It became the capital when East Timor achieved full sovereignty in 2002.
Why is there a statue of Cristo Rei in East Timor?
This 89-foot statue of Cristo Rei was constructed in 1996 as a present from Indonesia to East Timor. Indonesian President Suharto wanted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Indonesia invasion and annexation of East Timor by half-apologizing to the East Timorese people for Indonesia’s decades of occupation.
How tall is the statue of Jesus in Timor Leste?
/ -8.520527; 125.608322 Cristo Rei of Dili ( Christ the King of Dili) is a 27.0-metre-high (88.6 ft) statue of Jesus located atop a globe in Dili, East Timor. The statue was designed by Mochamad Syailillah, who is better known as Bolil.
What does Cristo Rei stand for?
Cristo Rei of Dili ( Christ the King of Dili) is a 27.0-metre-high (88.6 ft) statue of Jesus located atop a globe in Dili, East Timor. The statue was designed by Mochamad Syailillah, who is better known as Bolil.
Is East Timor a Christian country?
East Timor is the one of the most Christian countries in the world, with 99.1% of the population subscribing to the faith. Meanwhile its neighbor next door, Indonesia, is the most populous Muslim country on Earth.