Faith
A fine early example of Gothic Revival architecture, Saint Patrick’s Basilica was erected between 1843 and 1847 for Montréal’s Irish community. Designed by Pierre-Louis Morin and Father Félix Martin, it combines the simplicity of traditional Quebec architecture with an interior whose elegance evokes the spirit of French medieval design. Its rich furnishings, the work of architect William Doran, were executed in the 1890s. A source of physical and spiritual support to Irish immigrants to Canada, it remains dear to Montréal’s Irish Catholic population.
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