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Ignace Bourget Monument
Monument in Quebec, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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.
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Allegorical statues
 Religion |
 Charity |
Bas-reliefs
 Bishop studying the plans for the building |
 Bishop in midst of the Papal Zouaves |
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