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Ignace Bourget Monument

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Ignace Bourget Monument
The monument in 2011
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45°29′57.10″N 73°34′6.10″W / 45.4991944°N 73.5683611°W / 45.4991944; -73.5683611
LocationMary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal
DesignerLouis-Philippe Hébert
TypeHistorical Monument
MaterialBronze, granite
Opening dateJune 24, 1903
Dedicated toIgnace 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

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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

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Religion
Charity

Bas-reliefs

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Bishop studying the plans for the building
Bishop in midst of the Papal Zouaves

References

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