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Europe tallest statue of Virgin Mary inaugurated in small Polish village | The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald

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An enormous statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to be the tallest of its kind in Europe, was inaugurated on Saturday in the small Polish village of Konotopie. The ceremony was attended by Lech Walesa, the prominent former Polish president and anti-communist leader.

The event marks the completion of a significant religious monument in the region. The presence of Walesa, a historical figure central to Poland's transition from communism, highlights the cultural and symbolic importance of the inauguration within the local context.

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