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Oratoire St. Joseph

Newest Review: ... Andre's reputation was growing as he performed one miracle-healing after another, and a further extension was needed. Work began on the basilica in 1924, and ended in 1967 - with space enough to welcome 10,000 pilgrims at a time. From the outside, the Oratory is a spectacular architectural masterpiece, and its dome is the largest in the world after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome... this is the largest church in Canada. There are 283 steps leading up to the front entrance from the street below, with 99 steps reserved for pilgrims who wish to climb on their knees. The latter steps are only used by those wishing to honour St. Joseph or B... more

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Oratoire St. Joseph: A Place Of Heartfelt Tranquillity (918 words)
by - written on 05/02/09 (Very useful, 18 readings)
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I was born in Ontario, but moved to Montreal when I was 5 and remained there for over 30 years. My experiences, as a native, are vast, and I could write a review on every single site, but I chose to review St. Joseph's Oratory because it has always held a special place in my heart. I was 6 or 7 the very first time I visited St. Joseph's... a tiny country girl in a very big city. St. Joseph's Oratory was built atop Mount Royal in 1904, with the original structure being a simple chapel built in honour of St. Joseph. The founder was Brother Andre, a man who devoted his entire life to the sick and handicapped, and who possessed the miraculous power of ... Read the complete review