(Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont Royal)
A Roman Catholic basilica
on the northern slope of
The founder was Brother Andre, who devoted his entire life to the sick and handicapped, and who possessed a miraculous power of healing. Because of this ability, he was called the Miracle-Worker of Mount Royal. There is also a museum in the oratory, where you will see walking sticks discarded by those who felt themselves healed through Brother Andre's intercession.
What an amazing place.
ReplyDeleteCertainly was, there is a new part and an old.. very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI was only in Montreal one day and we toured the Olympic site. If I ever go back, I'll have to take a look at Mont Royal. Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou don't see such things out west.
The title of this made me giggle, because it's so true...you're always taking us to beautiful places via your blog!
ReplyDeletealways such lovely photos :-)
ReplyDeleteThere are so many beautiful churches around. This one looks very special. Diane
ReplyDeleteThis post had just made me want to visit Canada even more. Armchair travel the next best thing.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend Anne xx
Very interesting, thanks for sharing them with us :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place, Anne. Hope your weekend is great so far! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stained glass windows. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteunusual but interesting architecture I lov4e the stained glass windows
ReplyDelete~Dianne~
I saw the outside of this building but didn't go in. I really liked Montreal.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an incredible church! I went to a university in northern Vermont and we visited Montreal quite a bit. Unfortunately, in those days, we saw more pubs and festivals than anything else...
ReplyDeletethat is a lot of walking sticks!
ReplyDeleteThe stained glass windows are especially beautiful. What an impressive place!
ReplyDeleteWe loved our visit to Montreal. Saw the outside of that church, but never the inside. Thanks for the great photos Anne! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Does it not resemble the egalise at Mont Marte
ReplyDeleteBonjour Anne,
ReplyDeleteWasen't this impressive? We thought too when we went last year. We found the whole place just mind boggling...
I shall not forget the crypt,nor those abandonned sticks and crutches.
BTW, I heard on Radio Canada's news that brother André will be canonized soon. So, the Oratory has been receiving lots of visitors this summer.
xo
How long are you in Montreal? Or have you returned home already? Which is better -- France or French Canada?
ReplyDeleteoh wow! those stained glass windows are stunning! I would love to see them! Until then, thank you for sharing these lovely pictures with us.
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