St. Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's Church

Saint Joseph's oratory in Mont Royal is one of the most famous shrines in the world. Church, known as the world's second largest domed church, the huge dome of the church as high as 97 meters, second only to St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome.

geographical position

St. Joseph's Cathedral is one of the largest churches in North America, one of the three major religious parades in Quebec, and the highest building in Montreal. Its height is 150 meters, divided into two floors, a total of more than 4000 seats. To get to the top floor of the church, take the elevator. Overlooking the whole city and the beautiful garden in front of the church from the top, the scenery is really beautiful.

Human history

Montreal is also the world's largest French speaking city in addition to Paris, France. It has always been known as "Paris in North America". Like most French people, more than 80% of the urban population believe in Catholicism. Churches are everywhere in the city. Among them, Notre Dame Notre Dame and St. Joseph's Cathedral are the most famous, which can be called exquisite, resplendent and brilliant art buildings. St. Joseph's Cathedral is not only one of the largest churches in North America, but also the tallest building in Montreal. Its height is 150 meters, divided into two floors, a total of more than 4000 seats. It takes five lifts to get to the top floor of the church. Here you can have a panoramic view of the whole city. It's amazing that the founder of the church, Reverend Andrew, has a 10 square meter room, which is his bedroom, office and kitchen. He has no less than millions of money, but he has lived in this humble house all his life and lived a simple life. It's really admirable. In order to show the world that his heart is selfless and innocent, priest Ender asked people around him to dissect his heart after his death. Now his dissected heart is still on display in a sealed glass window.

The most amazing thing is the founder of the church, Reverend Andrew. A 10 square meter room here is his bedroom, office and kitchen. He has no less than millions of money, but he has lived in this humble house all his life and lived a simple life. It's really admirable. In order to show the world that his heart is selfless and innocent, priest Ender asked people around him to dissect his heart after his death. Now his dissected heart is still on display in a sealed glass window. The classic feature of St. Joseph's Cathedral is the crutches. It is said that many old and sick people came here to worship with crutches. Because of God's blessing, they did not need crutches when they left, so the crutches were left here. As one of the landmark buildings in Montreal, St. Joseph's Cathedral is still attracting an endless stream of believers to visit and pray for the relics.

Famous scenic spot

The hall of St. Joseph's Cathedral, the bell tower of St. Joseph's Cathedral, the statue of Reverend Andrew, the chapel of the practice of Reverend Andrew, and the shrine of the chapel of the practice of Reverend Andrew

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Address: No.36, Sichuan South Road (near Jinling East Road)

Longitude: 121.49054

Latitude: 31.23076

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