Church of Saint-Pierre-Apôtre (Montréal)
Discovering the Church of Saint-Pierre-Apôtre, a church at the heart of a neighbourhood, in the hearts of the people
Despite the passage of time and numerous historic and social upheavals, the church of Saint-Pierre-Apôtre has remained a gathering place. It is an open space, where unconditional hospitality reigns, and whose reputation transcends the physical boundaries of the parish.
Over the course of your visit, we invite you to discover the first architectural work, and one of the greatest masterpieces, of Victor Bourgeau. You will cross paths with people who have marked the history of both the parish and the city, including Mgr. Ignace Bourget, Mgr. Eugène de Mazenod, Pierre Beaudry, Sir George-Étienne Cartier, and the Sulpicians.
This visit includes 20 audio stops.
- 1 - Introduction
- 2 - History
- 3 - Major upheavals
- 4 - Historical figures
- 5 - Parish property
- 6 - The rectory
- Church history and architecture
- 8 - The narthex
- 9 - The Nave
- 10 - Guido Nincheri
- 11 - Maison Champigneulle
- 12 - Interior decor
- 13 - Altar of the Canadian Martyrs
- 14 - The sanctuary
- 15 - The organ
- 16 - Musical excerpt
- 17 - The pulpit
- 18 - The Chapelle de l’Espoir
- 19 - Life in Saint-Pierre-Apôtre
- 20 - Closing remarks
Credits
© Québec Religious Heritage Council, July 2008
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This project was made possible by the Entente sur le développement culturel de Montréal, under the Programme de soutien à la diffusion du patrimoine montréalais, and by the program Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations.