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Abernathy, Texas: Jesus in a Box

A glass-surrounded shrine to the "Most Miraculous Cristo De Mi Paso" displays a larger-than-life crucified Christ with bloody knees. Supposedly inspired by a vision someone had during an earthquake.

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Christ crucified behind glass.

Crucified Jesus Under Glass

Just south of Abernathy on the interstate going south, there is a life-size (or larger) crucified Jesus in his own glass case.

[Jinny McCormick, 07/03/2007]

Jesus in a Box

St. Isidore Catholic Church

Address:
I-27 Frontage Rd, Abernathy, TX
Directions:
St. Isidore Catholic Church, I-27 southbound Frontage Rd, just south of S. Ave. D.
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