Lux Mundi Statue ('Hug Me Jesus') — Roadside & Outdoor Oddities in Cincinnati

Entry No. 30 — the Cincinnati file — filed under: giant sculpture

Lux Mundi Statue ('Hug Me Jesus')

Standing 52 feet tall beside Interstate 75 at Solid Rock Church, this massive steel-and-polymer sculpture by Tom Tsuchiya depicts Jesus with outstretched arms, replacing the famous 'Touchdown Jesus' statue that burned down after a lightning strike in 2010.

The move: Catch a sunset drive up I-75 and pull onto Union Road to see the giant illuminated figure reflected across the front lawn's cascading water basin.

Where: 903 Union Rd, Monroe, OH 45036

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Wikipedia · citybeat.com

last checked: 2026-07-21