Église Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, Qc, Canada
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N 45° 12.876 W 073° 59.930
18T E 578612 N 5007277
Église paroissiale de Saint-Louis de Gonzague
Waymark Code: WMC8FH
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 08/08/2011
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La construction de l'église Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, autrefois connue sous le nom de Rocqueville, débute en 1857 selon les plans de Victor Bourgeau et d'Étienne-Albiciade Leprohon. Les travaux traîneront en longueur à cause de problèmes lors de l'édification des murs. L'église est inaugurée en 1863 et la décoration intérieure sera entreprise en 1880, toujours selon les plans de Victor Bourgeau. Il est intéressant de noter qu'il s'agit d'un bâtiment de la première époque de Bourgeau qui présente une architecture néoclassique inspirée de l'art italien et de l'art anglais. Construite de pierre grise selon un plan traditionnel en récollet, l'église de Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague est pourvue de voûtes de bois en forme de berceau, de colonnes et d'arcs majestueux. L'intérieur contient de très belles boiseries sculptées par Thomas Allard ainsi que de nombreuses toiles, dont huit sont de la main de Guido Nincheri, de même que les deux fresques.
L'église de Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague s'inscrit dans la vague des églises « triomphantes », mais à moindre échelle, car elle conserve des éléments qui témoignent d'un caractère plus traditionnel et artisanal. À l'exception des clochers qui furent remplacés (car les anciens étaient trop lourds pour la structure), l'église est restée assez authentique et témoigne bien des efforts de la communauté pour la maintenir belle et propre. D'ailleurs, dans la région du Suroît, il ne reste plus beaucoup d'églises conçues par Victor Bourgeau encore en bon état.
The construction of St. Louis-de-Gonzague church, in the past known as Rocqueville, began in 1857 based on plans prepared by Victor Bourgeau and Étienne-Alcibiade Leprohon. Works were delayed because of problems when building the walls. The church was inaugurated in 1863 and the interior decoration will begin in 1880, on plans prepared by Victor Bourgeau. It is interesting to know that this building is among his early works and it shows a neo-Classical architecture inspired by Italian art and English art. Built with gray stones according to the traditional Recollet layout, St. Louis-de-Gonzague church has wooden barrel vault, pillars and majestic arches. The interior contains very nice panelling carved by Thomas Allard and many paintings of which eight are due to Guido Nincheri just as the two frescos.
The St. Louis-de-Gonzague church belongs to the "triomphant" churches, but on a lesser scale because it kept traditional elements. With the exception of the spires that were replaced because the older ones were too heavy for the structure, the church remained unchanged. It testifies the community's efforts to keep it nice and clean. In the Suroît region, there are not many churches left that were designed by Victor Bourgeau and are still in good shape.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 10/21/1863
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
146 Principale
Saint-Louis de Gonzague, Quebec Canada
J0S 1T0
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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