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 monument of Louis-Philippe Hébert located in front of Montreal's Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, in Quebec, Canada.
Overview
The monument in memory of Bishop Ignace Bourget was unveiled on June 24, 1903, in front of the replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, which he had built. A bas-relief shows the bishop studying the plans for the building. Two allegorical statues represent Religion and Charity. It was erected by both clergy and faithful, who contributed $25,000. The sculptures and bas-reliefs were created by Louis-Philippe Hébert.
Allegorical statues
Bas-reliefs
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