Archbishop L\u00e9pine took this opportunity to point out that, the Catholic Church of Montreal along with other Christian churches, is the depository of a unique heritage. We have a rich spiritual, communal and social heritage that is embedded in our collective history and is at the heart of our society. Along with his colleague Cardinal Cyprien Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, he insisted on the fact that many churches suffer from regular depreciation; like any other building, they need regular maintenance, and even urgent work in some cases, to preserve their longevity.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cThe solidarity portrayed at preserving and enhancing churches and other Montreal\u2019s religious heritage buildings is essential to support the communities of faith and to continue to make them accessible to all citizens, and to visitors from all walks of life. By recognizing the importance of these symbols in the transmission of faith, not only do we make visible the hope held by the Christian community, but we also contribute to highlight our rich architectural heritage, a great source of pride in our city of a thousand steeples,\u201d declared Archbishop L\u00e9pine.<\/p>\n\n
For Montrealers and many Quebecers, religious heritage bears witness to a glorious past that needs to be passed on to current and future generations. It is, on the North American continent, the sign of an attested culture still alive. Our churches contain architectural riches and heritage values, as well as objects and unpublished works from talented artists and artisans from all periods. Architects, glass and craft workers, carpenters, sculptors and mosaicists have particularly contributed, throughout the ages, to the beauty of these places, to make visible the hope held by the believers.<\/p>\n\n
In spite of the efforts made by the Qu\u00e9bec Religious Heritage Council, which has funding capabilities that can take care of up to 80 % of major renovation costs, the reality is that many fabriques and parishes cannot afford to finance the part to be provided by their community anymore.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cThe effort made by Quebec is a step in the right direction. The needs are, however, huge everywhere in Quebec and there is a necessity to move forward in this regard,\u201d the Archbishop of Montreal concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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