Cultural aspect
The chapel of Saint Joseph's Oratory in Quebec City has an important heritage value.Cultural Heritage
Artistic cultural heritage
The chapel of Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Quebec City has an important heritage value.
Its magnificent decoration is a work of art. In addition, a museum space set up in a small part of the nave presents some works from the religious heritage of the community of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint-Vallier.
Cultural Heritage
Chapel
Decoration of the chapel
It was built between 1925 and 1927 according to the plans of the architects Bergeron and Lemay of Quebec. The architecture of the building, inspired by the Romanesque style, and the interior decoration are in perfect harmony.
The Oratory was decorated by Guido Nincheri, whose frescoes and stained glass windows adorn more than 200 buildings, including many churches. At the chapel of Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Quebec City, he created the murals, marouflaged paintings, mosaics, stained glass windows and drawings of certain pieces of furniture.
The decoration of the nave is dedicated to the glorification of Saint Joseph. In the east transept arm, the decoration shows the importance of the devotion and worship of St. Joseph in Canada, with, among other things, a large painting that recalls the consecration of Canada to St. Joseph on March 19, 1624. In the heart, the windows are dedicated to four saints of importance to Canada and to the community of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint-Vallier. With the painting of the vault, dedicated to the glorification of Saint Joseph by the angels, the artist wanted to present his vision of heaven.
Cultural Heritage
Museum space
A museum space has been set up in part of the nave of Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Quebec City. It is dedicated to the decoration and history of the Oratory and to the Pious Union of Saint Joseph.
The museum space consists of five display cases highlighting the beauty and history of the Oratory as well as some liturgical objects from the collection of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint-Vallier.
In addition to the museum space, visitors can also visit the permanent exhibition that the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Vallier have set up in the original rooms of the Villa Bijou that they purchased in 1911.
Schedule
Museum visit schedule
Visits to the chapel, the museum and the memorial site are by appointment only.
Schedule an appointment
at 418-681-7361 or by email
Monday to Saturday
from 9:30 to 11:30 and from 13:30 to 15:30