Homeless Jesus
Homeless Jesus
Homeless Jesus
Homeless Jesus
Homeless Jesus
Homeless Jesus
Homeless Jesus
Homeless Jesus

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A near life-size figure wrapped in a blanket and lying on a bench. The figure's face and hands are obscured by the blanket but his pierced feet indicate that it is a representation of Jesus. The sculpture was unveiled by Dave, a homeless man. There are similar sculptures all over the world.
Title

Homeless Jesus

Date

2018 (?)

Medium

bronze

Accession number

M2_MH_S116

Acquisition method

funds raised by an anonymous donor and St Ann's Church

Work type

Statue

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

24th April 2018

Access

at all times

Inscription description

"JESUS SAID I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME FOOD," / " I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU WELCOMED ME."

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Located at

St Ann Street, Manchester

M2 7LF

A bench on the north side of St Ann's Church.