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Turlock Assyrian Buys Giant Cross Courtesy of the Turlock Journal 20 March By Michael Cipponeri (ZNDA: Turlock) Mr. Ramin Jacob of Turlock was inspired to purchase a 14-foot sheet-metal crucifix to share with the people of the city. Ramin Jacob, owner of Jacob Auto Sales, was inspired to purchase the cross from when he saw a recent news report on CNN which explained that the cross was being targeted for removal by the City of Scottsdale, Arizona., after the city received several complaints concerning its location and size. According to Jacob, he was moved by the plight of the artwork after viewing the CNN story just over a week ago. “It was a quick, emotional decision. I saw the report and decided to purchase the crucifix, bring it to Turlock and give it a home here,” he said. Jacob paid $10,000, for the work, which had been initially priced at $16,000. The Iranian-born Assyrian had recently been reminded of the importance of his faith after visiting with fellow Assyrians in Iran and viewing “The Passion of the Christ.” “I felt refreshed in my faith after watching the movie,” he said. “It was very meaningful to listen to Jesus speak in Aramaic, which is very close to Assyrian. I could understand about 80 percent of what he said without reading the subtitles.” The businessman also spoke with City Councilman John Lazar about the prospect of placing the cross in town. City officials were receptive to the idea, though no formal agreements or meetings have yet taken place. “I think that the work would be welcome here, and Mayor Andre seemed supportive of the idea,” Lazar said. “We have many kinds of art displayed in this city and I think it's appropriate.” Jacob is not entirely certain yet what he will do with the cross, but knows that he wants to involve the Turlock public in the decision. “I am open to suggestions. This is not something I want to do for myself,” he said. “I felt that maybe I could touch more people this way. Our county is a very visual and rushed place. It could be a reminder of what He did for us.” Though the cross created some small amount of controversy in Scottsdale, neither Jacob nor Lazar feel that the conflict would follow the item here. The cross, created by artist Bernard John Duke, remains on display at the Lyon Gallery. Jacob is currently looking to find a way to transport the object to Turlock from it's Arizona home. [Zinda: Do you have a suggestion on how the cross could be displayed? Contact Mr. Jacob by at RJacob@jacobautosales.com, with the topic line “Reminder not to forget.”] --------------------- |
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