Cleveland is only the second city in the world, following Rome, Italy, to have the full collection of all six bronze figures in the Matthew 25 Collection created by Canadian artist, Timothy Schmalz.

The Bible verse of Matthew 25 says, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me … Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me"

The sculptures are sponsored by Community West Foundation and are located on the near west side of Cleveland:

Homeless Jesus - St. Malachi Parish
When I Was Naked - Malachi House
When I Was Sick - Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital
When I Was in Prison - Bridge CLE (formerly Family Ministry Center)
When I Was a Stranger - The Refugee Response at Urban Community School
When I Was Hungry and Thirsty - Old Stone Church

You can see more and precise locations at Matthew25collection.

Here is a quick video look at all 6.

Personal note - When I was recording, I went to St. Malachi Church first. I had not even seen a picture of the figures at that point. As I passed through the corridor I noticed a figure huddled under a blanket with some items scattered around. I wondered if that was the statue - it was so lifelike. Then there was movement and the real-life person emerged from the blanket. It gave a whole new perspective to my journey.

Here are some photos of the figures. Note the wounds on the hands and feet of the figures. Often, people leave a coin in the hand of a figure.

Homeless Jesus figure from Matthew 25 Collection
at St Malachi Church in Cleveland

Naked Jesus figure from Matthew 25 Collection in Cleveland

When I was Sick Jesus figure at Lutheran Hospital

When I was a Stranger Jesus figure

When I was in Prison Jesus figure

When I was Thirsty and Hungry Jesus figure
at the Old Stone Church in Cleveland