the weight of glory

on open door, an outstretched hand

to all who enter

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The only Holy Door outside Europe installed in 2013 was a gift from the Vatican – The Holy See to mark the 350th anniversary of the oldest church in Canada and North America—Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, Quebec City, Canada (circa 1647).

The featured bronze door weighs 2000 lbs (907 kilos) and was sculpted by Montreal artist Jule Lasalle at the L’Atelier du Bronze premises in Quebec.

The front of the Holy Door is a representation of Jesus with his hand outstretched in 3D.

On the back of the door is a representation of Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

The Holy door is situated at the back of the basilica where a modest portal was created at the rear wall of one of Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec’s chapels.

The entrance to the Holy Door is from the outside of the basilica via a covered glass enclosed ramp (as shown in the photo above).

Additional fact: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather’s 1931 published novel “Shadows on the Rock” is set in Quebec City.

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Source: Weight – Haiku 2025; ThursdayDoors – Suzette B’s Blog