Ignace Bourget Monument Explained

Monument Name:Ignace Bourget Monument
Location:Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal
Type:Historical Monument
Material:Bronze, granite
Open:June 24, 1903
Coordinates:45.4992°N -73.5684°W

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.

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