In Old Montreal, the Virgin Mary stands overlooking the port from the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel, founded in 1658 by St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and rebuilt in 1771. This statue was a gift to the church in 1849 from Monsignor Ignace Bourget and is distinguished by a halo of stars signifying her as Stella Maris or "Star of the Sea", a guiding light and protector for all travelers facing the winds of temptation or the rocks of tribulation.

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