Saint-Dominique Church (Quebec City) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint-Dominique Church |
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| Église Saint-Dominique | |
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| 46°48′00″N 71°13′24″W / 46.80000°N 71.22333°W | |
| Location | 175, Grande-Allée Ouest Quebec City, Quebec G1R 2H1 |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Paroisse Saint-Dominique |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Dominic |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Joseph-Albert LaRue |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1929 |
| Completed | 1930 |
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| Materials | White Granite |
| Official name: Église de Saint-Dominique | |
| Designated: | 2014 |
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| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Quebec |
Saint-Dominique Church (also known as Église Saint-Dominique in French) is a beautiful Roman Catholic church. You can find it in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Workers built this church between 1929 and 1930. In 2014, it became a recognized heritage site in Quebec. This means it's an important building with a special history.
The Church's Story
How It All Began
A group of religious people called the Dominicans came to Quebec City in 1906. They started their work in a smaller building called the Chapel of St. Dominic. After almost 20 years, in 1925, this chapel became the center of a local church community, known as a parish.
Building a Bigger Church
Soon, the number of people attending the chapel grew too large. The community needed a bigger place to gather. So, the decision was made to build Saint-Dominique Church. It was designed in a style called English Gothic Revival. This style looks like the grand churches built in Europe many centuries ago. The very first church service, called a Mass, happened on December 25, 1930.
Gallery
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West side of the church
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Front entrance
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Interior
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