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Pere Antoine

16 Monday Dec 2013

Posted by The Haunted Librarian in Churches, Famous People, New Orleans, Statues and Monuments

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French Quarter, Marie Laveau, new orleans, Pere Antoine, St. Louis Cathedral

St. Anthony's Garden dedicated in the memory of Pere Antoine.

St. Anthony’s Garden dedicated in the memory of Pere Antoine.

Pere Antoine

Antonio de Sedella (1748-1829) led the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, commonly known as the St. Louis Cathedral, in New Orleans during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Affectionately called “Pere Antoine,” his ghost is said to haunt the side alleyway beside the church. Further, he was a confidant of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Three days after his death, Pere Antoine was buried beneath the church he loved so much.

Tucked behind the St. Louis Cathedral is the secluded garden St. Anthony’s Garden dedicated in honor of Pere Antoine. Within the walls stands a statue of Jesus with outstretched arms. At night, the lights illuminate the statue and it appears larger than life against the back wall of the church. It is simply stunning.

Hurricane Katrina knocked the thumbs off of the statue. It is reported that the Diocese will fix the statue once New Orleans is fully healed from the Category 5 hurricane’s destruction.

Observations: We visited the area during the day and on several evenings. It is difficult to bypass the splendor when walking the French Quarter. Orbs of various sizes were captured in numerous photographs. The Ghost Radar picked up many words. Although none of the group witnessed any abnormal anomalies beyond the orbs, the picturesque landscape sparks the imagination. I would love to return and complete a full investigation.

Orbs around St. Anthony's Garden.

Orbs around St. Anthony’s Garden.

 

 

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