Brazil is building a statue of Jesus in the south of the country, which is given higher the famous Savior Statue in Rio de Janeiro.

The statue of Jesus was completed its head and two arms wide this week, after officially starting 2019 in Encantado City, Rio Grande by Sul.

"This is a day worth celebrating because of the efforts," said Gilson Conzatti, the local councilor and the son of Adroaldo Conzatti, politicians propose ideas and said.

The statue of Lord Kito is being built in Encantado, Rio Grande by Sul.

The statue named Christ the Protector after completing 43 m high, including the pedestal, and will become one of the world's highest Jesus statues with two large hands.

Meanwhile, the Savior Statue has a height of 38 m, including the pedestal and a 28 m wide hand.

Encantado, 22,000 people, located about 145 km northwest of Porto Alegre.

The two-million Real budget (about $ 350,000) is being used to build a completely funded statue through donations, according to the Friends of Christ Association.