Lachine DistrictLachine Church Timeline
As per the Lachine church timeline, the cornerstone for the St-Andrews United Church originally built for a Scots Presbyterian congregation was laid in 1832, five years before Victoria became queen and 35 years before the Canadian Confederation. The church still stands on Saint-Joseph, between 15th and 16th Avenues. The St-Andrews United Church is a small church, but very beautiful. There's a lot of simplicity about it. Strolling around in Lachine will take you to this neo-Gothic building designed by John Wells, the same architect responsible for the Bank of Montreal on Place d'Armes. John Grant, the agent for the North West Co., the fur-trading concern, donated the land for the church and the cemetery. In 1930, Ozias Leduc with the touch of his master’s hands decorated the interior of the Église des Saints-Anges-Gardiens also on Saint-Joseph. 
In a few months, its creative genius generated tens of angels, archangels and cherubs for the glory of God. After seven months of work, in January 1931, Ozias Leduc signed the decoration of the church. During more than 25 years, the parishioners were able to admire this significant testimony of the sacred art of Lachine. But his work was not to be eternal. In less than three decades regrettable repaints completely transformed the paintings, covering whole surfaces and transforming the aspect of the celestial creatures. The pictures painted by Ozias Leduc had a priceless value. If certain of the religious decors painted by the artist have been protected, it is not the case at the Église-des-Saints-Anges-Gardiens. Thank you for visiting Montreal Boutique Kit. Canal Lachine Montreal
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