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 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | White Granite |
| Official name: Église de Saint-Dominique | |
| Designated: | 2014 |
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| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Quebec |
The Saint-Dominique Church (also known as Église Saint-Dominique in French) is a Roman Catholic church. It is located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. This beautiful church was built between 1929 and 1930. In 2014, it was added to the Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec. This means it is recognized as an important historical building in Quebec.
History of Saint-Dominique Church
The Dominicans are a group of Catholic priests and brothers. They first came to Quebec City in 1906. At first, they used a smaller building called the Chapel of St. Dominic.
By 1925, the chapel became a parish. A parish is a community of people who belong to a specific church. After a few years, more and more people joined the church. The chapel became too small for everyone.
So, a new, bigger church was needed. The Saint-Dominique Church was built to replace the old chapel. It was designed in the Gothic Revival style. This style looks like the grand churches built in Europe many centuries ago. The very first church service, called a Mass, was held here on December 25, 1930.
Images for kids
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The west side of the church building.
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The main entrance of the church.
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A view of the church's beautiful interior.
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