The Monument, intentional from the Archbishop Paino Angel, is found in the place where before the ancient fortification of Matagrifone or Roccaguelfonia rose. The Sanctuary of Christ King, in style neobarocco, was constructed from the architect Francesco Barbaro and the inauguration happened in 1937.

It is one of the more important monuments of the city, testifies the heroism of many messinese fallen in war for the glory of the one's native country and represents the emblem same of the city the a lot plagued from natural calamities and war events. In the crypt is the Shrine to the Fallen.