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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.




Allegorical statues






Bas-reliefs






References



MP-0000.871.4 | Monument of Bishop Ignace Bourget, Dorchester Street, Montreal, QC, about 1907

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