“Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal bears witness to its Catholic roots and the ever-present ties between the arts and religion. The architectural style represented a turning point in the Christian tradition and was followed by several parishes. A community of prayer and celebration of Catholic worship, the Basilica of Notre Dame has always been a theatre of significant events that have captured the creativity of the Québécois. Elevated to the rank of a minor basilica in 1982 by Pope John Paul II and assigned a National Historic Site of Canada in 1989. Basilique Notre-Dame is the gathering place where faithful believers receive the Word of the Lord through the Liturgy, the Eucharist, and the sacrament celebration. Visitors can explore the nave, aisles, and stained glass windows at their own pace and admire the carved, painted, and gilded interior décor.”
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