Ignace Bourget Monument
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 The monument in 2011 | |
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| 45°29′57.10″N 73°34′6.10″W / 45.4991944°N 73.5683611°W | |
| Location | Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal |
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| 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[edit]
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[edit]
 Religion |  Charity |
Bas-reliefs[edit]
 Bishop studying the plans for the building |  Bishop in midst of the Papal Zouaves |
References[edit]
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