Sacred Heart Church, Edmonton

Sacred Heart Church was opened in 1913. It was built in the French Gothic style with many large windows that fill the body of this church with light. During its long history, this church became home to many people of different backgrounds, giving them food and shelter. Since 1971, every Christmas they give a dinner in honour of this holiday and a lot of citizens don’t hesitate to contribute. The parish was renamed Sacred Heart only in 1991.Architecturally speaking, this beautiful and large parish is a true example of Medieval art.

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Sight Name: Sacred Heart Church
Sight Location: Edmonton, Canada (See walking tours in Edmonton)
Sight Type: Religious

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