San Xavier Mission

2013-03-10
002 The San Xavier del Bac mission was founded by jesuit missionary Eusebio Kino in 1692. The present church (catholic) was built under the direction of the...
The San Xavier del Bac mission was founded by jesuit missionary Eusebio Kino in 1692. The present church (catholic) was built under the direction of the…
003-004 Spanish missions were established in New Spain to serve as centers for the propagation ofthe Roman Catholic faith among native groups. The purpose of a mission...
Spanish missions were established in New Spain to serve as centers for the propagation ofthe Roman Catholic faith among native groups. The purpose of a mission…
091 Spanish occupation lasted until 1821 when Mexico declared herself a republic. The Mexican government was now in control of the Spanish-built missions. In 1854,...
Spanish occupation lasted until 1821 when Mexico declared herself a republic. The Mexican government was now in control of the Spanish-built missions. In…
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094 The church is made of burned brick covered with a plaster made of sand, lime, and prickly pear cactus juice.
The church is made of burned brick covered with a plaster made of sand, lime, and prickly pear cactus juice.
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054 The dome rises to a height of 16m.
The dome rises to a height of 16m.
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