St George statue creator invites fans to Neo Química Arena unveiling | OneFootball

On April 23, Corinthians will hold a special program in celebration of Saint George’s Day, a date that also marks the centennial of Parque São Jorge. Planned activities include masses and the unveiling of a statue honoring the club’s patron saint at Neo Química Arena.

The work, titled “Faithful Knight,” was created by artist Gilmar Pinna, who spoke to Central do Timão about the inspiration behind the project and his expectations for the event.

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“It’s a pleasure to be here with you from Central do Timão, and I’m honored by this moment of us being together for Corinthians’ patron saint. The inspiration, in fact, is Corinthians from 1910. I come from a completely Corinthians family—father, mother, and grandparents—and it’s such a great satisfaction, and so easy, when talking about Corinthians: it’s love. So, the greatest inspiration for a human being is the feeling of love. And, at this moment here with Central do Timão, one of the first outlets coming to record with us, it’s a great joy. And I want to make a request to you at Central do Timão: keep going, keep going for Corinthians, keep pushing and, as you are now with me, who am a simple sculptor, keep pursuing it, from the smallest to the biggest. That’s it,” Gilmar began.

In addition to commenting on the meaning of the work, the artist also reinforced the invitation for the fans to take part in the celebration at the Arena.

“I invite every Corinthians fan, from everywhere, to come to the inauguration celebration on April 23, 2026, a Thursday. Come at 7:10 p.m., because Corinthians was founded in 1910. So, at 7:10 p.m. (Brasília time), there will be a mass inside the Arena and, afterward, a procession around the stadium with 5,000 candles, with a Saint George cup, the cup of George of Cappadocia. So come, come. Come celebrate this festival together with the patron saint of our team, Corinthians’ patron saint. Go, Corinthians!” he concluded.

The unveiling of the statue is part of the celebrations organized by the club for the date and will take place after the religious service scheduled for the evening of the 23rd.

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