Sertãozinho is a city of about 103,000 inhabitants, located about 340 km from Sao Paulo is inaugurated at Easter (2009) a statue of Jesus Christ larger than that of the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

The Christ of St. Paul will be 57 meters high, consists of a pedestal of a statue of 39 meters and 18 meters, the Christ of Rio comes just 38, although its prominent position on the sea makes it unique, however.

The money allocated for the construction of the statue of Sertãozinho is about one and a half million real (corresponding to half a million euros), 1% of the annual budget of the municipality. The mayor Nerio Costa, is representative of the Popular Party and oversaw the investment because it is considered certain that this new record for Brazil will make the town becomes a tourist qualified. The largest statue is sculpted by 20 sculptors who work in every detail of Christ in a completely dedicated and anonymous. The artists hired for the special are the sculptors and Genesio Marcos Moura.

The monument is built to Sertãozinho do so would exceed the previous record of Christ in Rio de Janeiro, but will also be the largest statue of Christ throughout the world. The statue will also have an elevator to reach the height of the base and see the town. The statue will be placed in a natural environment appropriate to the nature of the town, trying to limit its environmental impact, a very concrete commitment of Brazil, which is inserted several times in the programs for recovery and maintenance of the environment and nature, thanks to the many national parks and reserves located throughout the area. The Director General of artistic works, Alberto Domingues Canovas, has ensured that the monument will have an artistic impact that well reflects the nature of the place.

The monument Sertãozinho would have to be completed by Christmas, but some construction delays have postponed the opening date: the faithful and Christ will give visitors the feeling of security and faith, a silent and peaceful in the middle of a city made ​​of farms and small businesses.