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October 23rd 2014
Published: October 23rd 2014
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The settlers who colonized the harsh land of New France took strength and inspiration from their Roman Catholic religion. The best known and most significant of the shrines they built have grown over the centuries into the basilicas of Notre-Dame du Cap at Trois Rivières, and Sainte Anne de Beaupré east of Quebec City. They are both renowned pilgrimage sites that are visited every year by millio... Read Full Entry



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The main door, clad in copper, is adorned with tooled images of scriptural scenes.The main door, clad in copper, is adorned with tooled images of scriptural scenes.
The main door, clad in copper, is adorned with tooled images of scriptural scenes.
plaque at the doorplaque at the door
plaque at the door
inside the front entranceinside the front entrance
inside the front entrance
the basilica's navethe basilica's nave
the basilica's nave
detail of a portion of the ceilingdetail of a portion of the ceiling
detail of a portion of the ceiling
You can see just a few of the 240 stained glass windows.You can see just a few of the 240 stained glass windows.
You can see just a few of the 240 stained glass windows.
Here's a nice small one dedicated to St Marc.Here's a nice small one dedicated to St Marc.
Here's a nice small one dedicated to St Marc.
In my opinion the main altar is notable for its elegant simplicity.In my opinion the main altar is notable for its elegant simplicity.
In my opinion the main altar is notable for its elegant simplicity.
ceiling above the sanctuary, decorated with scenes from the life of the Holy Family and of Saint Anne.ceiling above the sanctuary, decorated with scenes from the life of the Holy Family and of Saint Anne.
ceiling above the sanctuary, decorated with scenes from the life of the Holy Family and of Saint Anne.
In the centre of the large rosette window are Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary, and the child Jesus..In the centre of the large rosette window are Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary, and the child Jesus..
In the centre of the large rosette window are Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary, and the child Jesus..
Many cured pilgrims leave their crutches and prostheses as testimonials. Claims of cures are carefully researched before being accepted as genuine.Many cured pilgrims leave their crutches and prostheses as testimonials. Claims of cures are carefully researched before being accepted as genuine.
Many cured pilgrims leave their crutches and prostheses as testimonials. Claims of cures are carefully researched before being accepted as genuine.
replica of the third chapel (1676) on the sitereplica of the third chapel (1676) on the site
replica of the third chapel (1676) on the site
one of the 14 Stations of the Cross on the hillsideone of the 14 Stations of the Cross on the hillside
one of the 14 Stations of the Cross on the hillside



23rd October 2014

Misty
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Wow, what beautiful basilicas! They remind me of those that you often see in European countries, very regal and elaborate (the rosette's and fresco's are particularly beautiful). I should plan a driving tour through Quebec one of these days and check out some sites like these.

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