Église St-Jean Baptiste - Ottawa, Ontario - Carillon on Waymarking.com

Un contrat entre les Dominicains et le fondeur belge Michiels en vue de la fabrication d'un carillon fut signé en 1937.

La bénédiction du carillon eut lieu dans le clocher par Mgr Forbes, le 29 octobre 1939, en présence de William Lyon Mackenzie King, Premier Ministre du Canada. Le carillon a 47 cloches. La cloche appelée Christ-Roi, la majestueuse, pèse 6,800 livres.

Le carillon de l'Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste est inactif.

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A contract between the Dominicans and the Michiels' foundry of Belgium for the manufacture of a carillon was signed in 1937.

The blessing of the bells was held in the steeple by Bishop Forbes on October 29, 1939, in the presence of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada. The carillon has 47 bells. The bell called Christ the King, the majestic, weighs 6.800 pounds.

The Church of St. John the Baptist`s carillon is inactive.

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Location: 96 Empress Avenue Ottawa, ON Canada K1R 7G3 Who controls the carillon?: St-Jean Baptiste Church Number of bells: 47 Schedule of regular public performances: The carillon is inactive but the bells are still present in the belfry. Year of construction: 01/01/1939 Structure: The carillon is inside the belfry tower and thus part of church. Location web page: [Web Link]

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An original photograph of the carillon is required. One of you and your crew doing your very best imitation of Quasimodo and/or Esmeralda will be most appreciated.

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