Ave Maria Unveils Sculpture
COLLIER COUNTY: Ave Maria University unveiled a 31-foot marble sculpture representing the moment the Virgin Mary was told she would give birth to Jesus. The moment in Christian history is what the University is named for. The sculpture took two years to complete and weighs in at an astounding 54-tons. “Technically huge, spiritually even bigger. It’s my passion, it’s the most important job in my life, it’s the biggest,” Artist Marton Varo said.