Ignace Bourget Monument
 The monument in 2011 | |
Interactive map of Ignace Bourget Monument | |
| Location | Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal |
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| Coordinates | 45°29′57.10″N 73°34′6.10″W / 45.4991944°N 73.5683611°W |
| Designer | Louis-Philippe Hébert |
| Type | Historical Monument |
| Material | Bronze, granite |
| Opening date | June 24, 1903 |
| Dedicated to | Ignace 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
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
Categories:
- 1903 establishments in Quebec
- 1903 sculptures
- Allegorical sculptures in Canada
- Bronze sculptures in Quebec
- Buildings and structures completed in 1903
- Cultural depictions of Canadian people
- Cultural depictions of religious leaders
- Downtown Montreal
- Monuments and memorials in Montreal
- Outdoor sculptures in Montreal
- Sculptures by Louis-Philippe Hébert
- Sculptures of men in Quebec
- Sculptures of women in Quebec
- Statues in Quebec
- Statues of religious leaders
- Canada sculpture stubs