Basilica Mission of San Juan Capistrano
The jewel of the California missions
The Mission Basilica of San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, California, belongs to the Diocese of Orange. It was declared a minor basilica on February 14, 2000.
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History
Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1776. It is known as the "jewel of the missions" for its architectural beauty. The Great Stone Church (Stone Church), built in 1806, is considered the masterpiece of mission architecture. It was declared a minor basilica in 2000. The swallows that return to the mission every March are a famous tradition.
Location
This church is located in San Juan Capistrano, CaliforniaAmerica.
A prayer for this church
May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.
Pray Hail Mary
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