Saint-Roch Church, Religious building in Saint-Roch district, Quebec City, Canada
Saint-Roch Church is a black granite religious building in Quebec City's Saint-Roch neighborhood with two 46-meter steeples and mixed architectural styles. The exterior follows Gothic Revival design while the interior displays Romanesque Revival elements throughout.
Construction of this church started in 1914 and took nine years to complete, with worship services beginning in 1917 before the building was fully finished. This location had hosted earlier churches before this version was built.
The stained glass windows show scenes from the Bible, Quebec's religious past, and scenes from Saint Roch's life in detailed artistic style. You can spend time studying these windows to understand the religious stories they tell and feel the spiritual purpose of the space.
The church is best visited through organized walking tours of Quebec City that explain the building's architectural and historical features. Planning your tour visit in advance helps you find the most convenient timing and available tour options.
The interior contains Saskatchewan marble where you can see fossilized remains embedded in the stone. The building also houses significant paintings by artists Jacques Blanchard and Antoine Plamondon that are worth seeking out inside.
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