Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village

No Comment Video. Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 15/08/2026 - 21:59 GMT+2 A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue has been inaugurated in a small Polish village, with hundreds attending a ceremony featuring a Mass, traditional music and helicopters scattering rose petals. A huge statue of the Virgin Mary has been unveiled in the small Polish village of Konotopie, in a ceremony attended by hundreds of people. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Standing 55.6 metres tall, the monument is believed to be the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in Europe. Its inauguration featured a Catholic Mass, traditional Polish music and helicopters scattering red rose petals over the crowd. Former Polish president and anti-communist Solidarity leader Lech Walesa attended the ceremony, saying the statue marked the end of a journey that began with his Catholic faith. The monument was commissioned by local couple Roman and Grażyna Karkosik, who said it was built as an expression of gratitude to God. Local authorities hope it will become both a pilgrimage site and a tourist attraction. The Virgin Mary statue Religion Poland Top stories Now playing Next Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Polish village Now playing Next Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia Now playing Next Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message', says Lebanon Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing 40 Now playing Next After Trump warning, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian Now playing Next Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village Now playing Next Protests in Greece at arrival of Israeli cruise ship 'Crown Iris' Now playing Next Trump imposes drone tariffs of up to 100% with a lower rate for the EU Now playing Next Brussels square transformed into massive Japan-inspired flower carpet Now playing Next Deceased academic Jason Arday's family decries 'campaign of harassment' against him Now playing Next Wildfires continue to devastate Europe as thousands are forced to flee their homes Now playing Next Ukraine strikes rocket and space centre in Russia's Samara Now playing Next Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded No Comment Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city No Comment Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings No Comment In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble Iran After Trump comment on declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory, Tehran says it 'will remain Iranian' Europe News Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue rises in Polish village World News Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya leave experts searching for answers Europe News EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc and accuses Brussels of enabling China to evade tariffs Culture news Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions Culture news The rise of 'conscious' festivals, where music, spirituality and nature meet Europe News France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for children Culture news Brussels central square transformed into giant Japan-inspired flower carpet ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Protests in Greece as Israeli cruise ship 'Crown Iris' docks in Piraeus Europe News Ash from Mount Etna volcano forces closure of Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week Culture Series Beyond the headlines: Daniel Malikyar on capturing the unseen beauty of Afghanistan Economy Trump imposes drone tariffs of up to 100% with a lower rate for the EU and UK Europe in Motion Amid the Ceuta crisis, how do EU citizens view refugees? Sport New Zealand withdraws support for beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino No Comment Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes Europe News Russian strike kills two, injures 17 in Kramatorsk as Ukraine hits Russian oil port ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT