Marian Montreal: A City of Mary and the Saints

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Marian Montreal: A City of Mary and the Saints
Clockwise from left: Front of Our Lady of Good Help Chapel in Old Montreal, site of tomb of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys; Marian and saints statues on facade of Notre-Dame Basilica; Interior details from Notre-Dame Basilica include a painting of Our Lady of Canada (holding a maple leaf).

When originally founded by French settlers in 1642, it was known as Ville-Marie, the City of Mary.