St-Michaels Basilica-Miramichi-New Brunswick, Canada
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gemeloj
N 47° 01.579 W 065° 27.967
20T E 312608 N 5211040
The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, is located on a hill overlooking the Miramichi River
Waymark Code: WMHX3K
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date Posted: 08/22/2013
Views: 6
St. Michael's Basilica is among the largest churches in Canada, east of Quebec City. The sandstone neo-Gothic structure was designed by the same architect, Patrick Keely, as Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Providence, Rhode Island and the Church of the Gesu in Montreal. St. Michael's Basilica is 15 ft (4.6 m) taller than Holy Name in Chicago, somewhat narrower and about the same length, Holy Name seats about 300 more people (1,520 vs 1,200). Construction on the cathedral started in 1903 and finished in 1921. Italian marble with veined panels was used throughout the interior of the nave and the sacristy. The spire is visible for several miles especially when approaching Chatham from the north, across the Centennial Bridge that spans the Miramichi River.
Type of Church: Basilica
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1903
Dominant Architectural Style: gothic
Diocese: Diocèse de Chatam
Address/Location:
Miramichi, New Brunswick Canada
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
Relvant Web Site: Not listed
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