The vaulted ceiling mural was painted by François-Édouard Meloche (a local painter-decorator) in 1886. It illustrates eight scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. This magnificent artwork, which had been hidden by a painted canvas that was pasted to the ceiling in the early 20th century, was only discovered in 1994. The three altars of the sanctuary were made of Italian marble at the beginning of the 20th century.
Early Casavant organ, 1910.
In the 18th century, and especially at the beginning of the 19th century, the port of Montreal was bustling. Sailors often came to pray on the eve of an ocean crossing, and the chapel began to be called The Sailors’ Church. These are miniature boats, votive offerings given for a favour sought or in thanks for one granted through the intercession of Mary
Stained glass windows illustrating the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary... by D.-Adolphe Beaulieu, 1910.
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What a find that must have been to discover this beautiful artwork. Amazing. Especially love the photo of the stained glass window Ken.
ReplyDeleteWow. Such an amazing building. Would live to have a go playing the organ up on the balcony.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to attend a service there. Again, you provided wonderful background information.
ReplyDeleteSome amazing work on these ceilings.
ReplyDeleteIt´s so wonderful. The painting on the walls are great.
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And have a very nice day
Elisa, Argentina
C'est tellement formidable, Ken! Great photos of the heavenly interior - it's like a jewelry box! Wish I could attend a worship service and/or a concert there!
ReplyDeleteBon mercredi 'a toi
I always go into a church when it is open. I'm not a believer in any organised religion but I do believe and any church of any denomination I find inviting and always light a few candles . . .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of a beautiful old church. Somehow waterfront churches are particularly precious, giving hope to people going into danger.
wow, it's just gorgeous...must feel amazing to sit inside here!
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy to get good shots in places like this (for me anyway).
ReplyDeleteThese came out well.
I wonder why they covered it up in the first place? So beautiful. I don't think I could listen to the sermon there...I'd be too busy looking up at the artwork!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous chapel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little church - seems too large to be a chapel! You did a great job showing us the interior.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful. I love the stained glass windows.
ReplyDeleteThat was an amazing time of building a new country for eternity!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful for a beautiful city!
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absolutely gorgeous
ReplyDeleteLove the boat light!
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