Location Amos
Quebec Denomination Roman Catholic Church Designated December 12, 2003 | Country Canada Official name Cathédrale d'Amos | |
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Type Classified heritage immovable Similar Dispensaire de la Garde, TE Draper, Musée Minéralogique de Malartic, Cité de l'Or, Maison du Frère‑Moffet | ||
The St. Teresa of Avila Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Sainte-Thérèse-d'Avila) It is the only place of Roman Catholic worship in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, in the province of Quebec in eastern Canada, which holds the title of cathedral.
The cathedral was built in the style known as "Roman-Byzantine", which makes it unique in North America. The peculiarity of this style is circular unlike the Romanesque cathedrals that are cross-shaped. It is located in the central hill town on the east bank of the Harricana River. From his position, it is visible from afar and almost all road access to the city you are nearby.
The structure of the cathedral is made of steel and reinforced concrete, unusual materials in the construction of places of worship at the time. Its construction began in 1922, obtained the status of cathedral in 1939.