Ignace Bourget Monument

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.

Ignace Bourget Monument
The monument in 2011
Coordinates45°29′57.10″N 73°34′6.10″W
LocationMary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal
DesignerLouis-Philippe Hébert
TypeHistorical Monument
MaterialBronze, granite
Opening dateJune 24, 1903
Dedicated toIgnace Bourget

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

Religion
Charity

Bas-reliefs

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

References

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