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Florida · United States
The Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to the founding of the city of St. Augustine in 1565. On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the Church. Menéndez named this site Nombre de Dios, meaning Name of God. He put Father Lopez in charge of the mission, making him the first parish priest in St. Augustine.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1National Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Leche At Mission Nombre De Dios
Welcome to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios. I am delighted to be your guide through this extraordinary landscape, a place affectionately known to historians and pilgrims alike as the sacred…
Listen in the app2The Museum and Historical Archives
As we step away from the sun drenched coastal landscape and enter the climate controlled environment of the museum, we cross a threshold not just of temperature, but of time. This modern repository serves as the vital pedagogical…
Listen in the app3The Site of the First Parish Mass
Leaving the museum behind, we now walk toward a profoundly significant outdoor space, the very location where historians believe the first parish mass in the United States was celebrated. As we approach, you will notice a rustic,…
Listen in the app4The Monument to Father Francisco Lopez
Continuing our exploration along the shaded pathways, we are soon confronted by an imposing artistic masterpiece. Rising majestically from the landscape is the splendid bronze statue of Father Francisco Lopez de Mendoza Graales. …
Listen in the app5The Great Cross
As we direct our gaze toward the edge of the Matanzas Bay, at the end of an extended, breezy walkway, we encounter the most visually dominant structure on the entire mission grounds. This is the Great Cross, an architectural…
Listen in the app6The Historic Chapel of Our Lady of La Leche
We now approach the spiritual epicenter of the sacred acre, nestled quietly under a protective canopy of ancient oak and cedar trees. This is the historic chapel of Our Lady of La Leche. …
Listen in the app7The Rosary Garden
Leaving the quiet intimacy of the historic chapel, we transition into a space where prayer is integrated directly into the natural landscape. This is the Rosary Garden, a beautifully conceived devotional attraction that offers a…
Listen in the app8The Archaeological Dig and Historic Cemetery
We now step into the very center of Mission Nombre de Dios, an area that serves as a profound intersection of scientific discovery and solemn remembrance. Here, beneath the manicured lawns and ancient oak trees, lies an active…
Listen in the app9The Shrine Church of Our Lady of La Leche
Approaching the southern entrance of the mission grounds, we arrive at a massive, sturdy structure that contrasts sharply with the diminutive historic chapel we visited earlier. This is the Shrine Church of Our Lady of La Leche. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As our walking tour of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche draws to a close, let us pause for a moment of final reflection. We have traversed a relatively small physical area, yet we have journeyed through an immense…
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National Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Leche At Mission Nombre De Dios is a place in Florida · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Florida · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.9041, -81.3167 |
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