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Ignace Bourget Monument

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Type
  
Historical Monument

Opening date
  
June 24, 1903

Province
  
Québec

Designer
  
Louis-Philippe Hébert

Material
  
Bronze, granite

Opened
  
24 June 1903

Dedicated to
  
Ignace Bourget

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Location
  
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral

Similar
  
Mary - Queen of the World, Sun Life Building, Dorchester Square, Place du Canada, Orford Express

The Ignace Bourget Monument is a monument of Louis-Philippe Hébert located in front of Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal.

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.

References

Ignace Bourget Monument Wikipedia