“San Fernando Cathedral was founded on March 9, 1731 by a group of 15 families who came from the Canary Islands at the invitation of King Phillip V of Spain and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in the State of Texas.
This church was planned to be at the center of the life of this city. The Cathedral building has the added distinction of being the oldest standing church building in Texas, and for all of its more than 281 years, has been serving the people of the Archdiocese and San Antonio.
San Fernando has become more than the geographic center; it has become an ecumenical, cultural, civic, and service center of unity and harmony for all the God-loving people of San Antonio and beyond. San Fernando serves as a refuge for many of the poor in this area who come for help and trust their needs will be met. “
If you have a chance to visit San Antonio, be sure and see this beautiful historic church.
while you’re here, consider this post which also features this historic church and offers guidelines for churches to keep their worshipers safe from COVID-19
Many types of gatherings are important for civic and economic well-being; religious worship has particularly profound significance to communities and individuals, including as a right protected by the First Amendment.
sharing the HEART of faith, hope, and love
Thanks for following this blog. If you’re visiting, I would love for you to start following Watercress Words : use the form to get an email notification of new posts. Don’t worry, you won’t get anything else from me. I also want you to find and follow me on Facebook, Pinterest , Instagram, and LinkedIn .
Dr. Aletha
These three remain, faith, hope and love, and greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
This post was shared at this link up
Use these links to share the heart of health wherever you connect.
I am a family physician who explores the HEART of HEALTH in my work, recreation, and through writing. On my blog, Watercress Words, I inform and inspire us in healthy living. I believe we can turn our health challenges into healthy opportunities. When we do, we can share the HEART of health with our families, communities, and the world. Come explore and share with me.
View all posts by Aletha Cress Oglesby, M.D.
A beautiful series. May God live in your heart as well!
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/05/strange-sights.html
LikeLike
Thank you. I enjoy your photos.
LikeLike