Brazil builds new Jesus statue that's even bigger than Rio's famous Christ the Redeemer The second monument of Jesus is being built in Brazil. It will be 16 feet taller than the famous Christ the Redeemer statue that was erected in Rio de Janeiro in 1922 A worker is seen in front of a Christ statue being built in Encantado, the Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. (Image: SILVIO AVILA/AFP via Getty Images) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today!