Ignace Bourget Monument, Bronze memorial at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Montreal, Canada.
The Ignace Bourget Monument is a bronze and granite sculpture at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal that shows the bishop reviewing construction plans. Beside him stand allegorical figures that embody religious virtues.
The bishop shaped Montreal from 1840 to 1876 through his influence on the Church and the city's development. The monument was unveiled in 1903 to mark his legacy as a major figure in the city's past.
The monument shows how the Church shaped Montreal's growth and identity through its placement by the cathedral and the way it depicts religious values. The figures representing Religion and Charity tell us how these ideals mattered to the city and its people.
The monument is located on Rue de la Cathédrale and is accessible for visitors with mobility needs. Plan about 15 minutes to examine the sculpture's details carefully.
The monument was funded by public donations, showing how much the community valued the bishop. This community effort led to sculptor Louis-Philippe Hébert creating a respected work of art.
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