Ignace Bourget Monument facts for kids
The monument in 2011
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| Coordinates | 45°29′57.10″N 73°34′6.10″W / 45.4991944°N 73.5683611°W |
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| Location | Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal |
| Designer | Louis-Philippe Hébert |
| Type | Historical Monument |
| Material | Bronze, granite |
| Opening date | June 24, 1903 |
| Dedicated to | Ignace Bourget |
The Ignace Bourget Monument is a special statue in front of the Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was created by a famous artist named Louis-Philippe Hébert.
About the Ignace Bourget Monument
This monument honors Bishop Ignace Bourget. It was first shown to the public on June 24, 1903. It stands in front of a church that looks like St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Bishop Bourget helped build this church.
The monument has different parts. It includes statues that represent ideas like Religion and Charity. It also has special carvings called bas-reliefs. These show scenes from Bishop Bourget's life. Many people, including church leaders and followers, helped pay for this monument. They raised $25,000 for it.
Images for kids
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Religion
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Charity
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Bishop Bourget studying the plans for the church building.
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Bishop Bourget with the Papal Zouaves.
