The Christ of the Abyss, a bronze work by the sculptor Vito Pancella, returned to the sea today, after being stolen on June 4 and found on July 1 in the waters of the port of San Vito Chietino. The statue, 73 centimeters tall and weighing 15 kilos, was placed back at a depth of 6 meters in front of the small port of Vallevò in Rocca San Giovanni where it had been located since August 7, 1994.

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August 26, 2024

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For you who pass through this place, whatever your spiritual conviction, CHRIST OF THE ABYSS is an invitation to stop for a moment of meditation and reflection inspired by the …

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Location: Rocca San Giovanni, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

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