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Christ the King

Unveiled on the 2nd of January 1928 and donated by Monsignor Mullin.

The imposing figure of Christ the King is seated on a marble throne reminiscent of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Engraved around the plinth of the statue is

“Adveniat Regnum Tuum. Ecce Rex Vester. Rex Sum Ego.”

"Thy Kingdom Come. Behold Your King. I Am King.”