Church of St. John the Evangelist (Montreal) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. John the Evangelist |
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| Location | 137 President Kennedy Ave. Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Founder(s) | Father Edmund Wood |
| Dedication | St. John the Evangelist |
| Dedicated | 1878 |
| Consecrated | 1905 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | William Tutin Thomas |
| Architectural type | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1877 |
| Completed | 1878 |
| Administration | |
| Deanery | Hochelaga |
| Diocese | Montreal |
| Province | Canada |
The Church of St. John the Evangelist is a special church in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Anglican Church of Canada. You can find it in downtown Montreal, near the Université du Québec à Montréal campus. Its address is 137 President Kennedy Avenue.
This church is known for its "Anglo-Catholic" or "High Church" style. This means it has a more traditional way of worship, similar to older church practices. It is the only church in Quebec that still uses this style with the Canadian Book of Common Prayer. Many people call it the "Red Roof Church" because of its distinctive roof.
The church holds services throughout the week. On Sundays and special days, they have a "Solemn High Mass." They also have "Evensong" and "Benediction" on some Sundays. During the week, there are services in French on Tuesdays and in English on Thursdays. The church is also part of the Conseil du Patrimoine religieux du Québec, which helps protect religious heritage sites.
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History of the Church
The Church of St. John the Evangelist was started in 1861. It was founded by Father Edmund Wood. He wanted to bring the Oxford Movement to Canada. This movement aimed to bring back older traditions to the Anglican Church.
The church building you see today was built in 1878. It has been a place of worship and community for a long time.
Challenges and Changes
Over the years, the church building has needed many repairs. These repairs can be very expensive. The church community has worked hard to find ways to pay for them.
In 2022, a group called St. Michael's Mission moved from the church. They had been based there since the 1960s. They moved to St. George's Anglican Church to continue their work helping people experiencing homelessness.
In 2023, the church members discussed different ideas for the future. They wanted to make sure their special style of worship could continue. They decided to explore all options to keep the church building open.
Famous People Connected to the Church
Many notable people have been part of the Church of St. John the Evangelist over the years. Here are a few:
- Brooke Claxton – A well-known politician.
- Sir Edward Clouston – A famous banker.
- Sir George Alexander Drummond – A senator.
- Heward Grafftey – Another important politician.
- Prudence Heward – A talented artist.
- John Hamilton – Also a senator.
- Sir William Osler – A very important physician.
- Frederick George Scott – A poet and a curate (a type of priest).
- Sir Campbell Stuart – A powerful newspaper owner.
- Sir William Fenwick Williams – A general who fought in the Crimean War.
See also
- List of Anglo-Catholic Churches
