Private Donors Hope to Build Giant Cross in Nazareth
"The Nazareth Cross," would reportedly tower 60 meters high, and would be decorated by some 7.2 million brilliant mosaic tiles made of Nazareth stone...."
(Nazareth)—The Jerusalem Post reports that officials say the world's largest cross will be built in the Israeli Arab town of Nazareth, next to the English Hospital. The massive cross, dubbed "The Nazareth Cross," would reportedly tower 60 meters high, and would be decorated by some 7.2 million brilliant mosaic tiles made of Nazareth stone, according to project adviser Ibrahim Boulous.
A French architect is due to arrive in Israel this week to discuss the project, notes reporter Etgar Lefkovits, who adds that plans include a church that will stand at the center of the monumental cross, and also a visitor center. (Photo: artist's rendering)
The privately-funded building proposal is meant to increase tourism to the economically hard-hit city, adds Lefkovits.
