UFC Star Conor McGregor Commends Armenia’s Jesus Christ Statue Initiative

Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has drawn international attention to Armenia after publicly praising the country’s large-scale Jesus Christ statue project currently under construction on Mount Hatis.

McGregor, a former UFC double champion, shared his views in a social media post published this week. In the post, he highlighted Armenia’s effort to build what has been presented as one of the tallest Jesus statues in the world. He described the project as impressive and meaningful, linking it to themes of faith, culture, and national identity.

Along with his message, McGregor shared an image of a monumental Jesus statue and spoke about his own hope that Ireland could one day build a similar religious landmark. While reflecting on that idea, he directly referenced Armenia’s initiative as an example of how such projects can symbolize a nation’s spiritual values and historical identity.

“Armenia are currently constructing the world’s largest, and it looks magnificent! Bravo Armenia!” McGregor wrote, adding Armenian and Irish flag emojis to the post.

The Jesus statue project on Mount Hatis has been promoted as both a religious and cultural symbol. Supporters say it represents Armenia’s deep Christian heritage and aims to become a landmark visible from long distances, attracting visitors and strengthening national pride. Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion, a fact often emphasized in discussions surrounding the project.

McGregor’s comments quickly gained attention online, with many users reacting to his praise of Armenia and sharing his post. His recognition brought added international visibility to the statue project, especially among sports fans and global audiences who follow his public statements.

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