Église Sainte-Marie, Church Point, Nova Scotia

Municipality of the District of Clare, Canada · built 1905

Église Sainte-Marie is a former Catholic church in Church Point, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the largest and tallest wooden buildings in North America. Built in the form of a cross, the church nave measures 58 metres (190 feet) in length, with transepts that are 41 m (135 ft) across. The church spire rises 56 m (184 ft) from floor to steeple, with its cross adding another 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in). Originally 4.6 m (15 ft) taller, the church steeple was struck by lightning in 1914, requiring part of the spire to be rebuilt. The church was officially deconsecrated on November 24, 2023.

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