Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Arizona
The Mission San Xavier del Bac is the finest example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the U.S. and a landmark of Tucson, Arizona.
Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation. It was founded in 1692 by Padre Eusebio Kino and named for a pioneering Christian missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order), Francis Xavier. In 1700 construction began on a church at a site nearby the current Mission. It served the community until razed by Apaches in 1770.
Today's Mission was built between 1783-1797 and is the oldest European structure in Arizona. Widely considered to be the finest example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States, it hosts some 200,000 visitors each year.
The site is also known as the “place where the water appears”, as there were once natural springs in the area. The Santa Cruz River, which now runs only part of the year, is also nearby. The Mission is situated in the center of a centuries-old Indian settlement of the Tohono O’odham (formerly known as Papago), located along the banks of the Santa Cruz River.
The Mission is a pilgrimage site, with thousands visiting each year on foot and in horseback cabalgatas.
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Mission San Xavier del Bac - Tucson, Arizona
Wow...what an incredible work of art this structure is....especially on the inside. Easy to drive to from Tucson....beautiful grounds with awesome cacti - and the inside of the building is amazing.
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Mission San Xavier del Bac Explained by Clague A. Van Slyke III - October 20, 2017
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The East Tower - Mission San Xavier del Bac
Mission San Xavier del Bac, sometimes called The White Dove of the Desert, sits ten miles south of downtown Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. Patronato San Xavier, a nonsectarian nonprofit organization, has launched the ‘White Dove Campaign’ to restore the East Tower of San Xavier del Bac. It is a major project in the continued effort to restore and preserve the structural integrity of this 200-year old National Historic Landmark.
Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, AZ
The Landmarks.us make a visit to the White dove of the desert. The Mission was created to serve the needs of the local community here, the village of Wa:k (San Xavier District) on the Tohono O'odham reservation, as it still does today (from
MISSION SAN XAVIER DEL BAC TUSCON, ARIZONA
The mission that survives today was built between 1783 and 1797, which makes it the oldest European structure in Arizona. Labor was provided by the O'odham. An outstanding example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States, the Mission San Xavier del Bac hosts some 200,000 visitors each year. It is a well-known pilgrimage site, with thousands visiting each year on foot and on horseback, some among ceremonial cabalgatas.
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Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Arizona
Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation. It was founded in 1692 by Padre Eusebio Kino and named for a pioneering Christian missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order), Francis Xavier. Today's Mission was built between 1783-1797 and is the oldest European structure in Arizona.
San Xavier del Bac Mission, Grotto Hill, & A Ghost? - Tucson, Arizona, USA
San Xavier del Bac Mission & Grotto Hill (2009) - A walk around the San Xavier del Bac Mission church and Grotto Hill (03:56) near Tucson, Arizona, USA. Possible ghost (03:34)?
Travel Note: I just about jumped out of my skin while editing this video! At timestamp 03:34 there appears an old lady shrouded in black standing right beside me and I do not remember this person being there while I filmed. Can anyone confirm if she's perhaps just a mannequin and so I didn't notice? Is it in the display cabinet?
Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Az
The Mission San Xavier del Bac (The mission Saint Xavier of water) was founded in 1692 AD. Today’s Mission was built between 1783 – 1797, it hosts 200,000 visitors each year. It is an elegant white stucco, Moorish inspired exterior and rich with dazzling paintings, carvings, frescoes and statues inside. It is considered by many to be the finest example of Spanish mission architecture in the United States.
San Xavier Del Bac, Mission, Arizona, United States 1999
San Xavier Del Bac Mission, Arizona, United States 1999
Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham San Xavier Indian Reservation. It was founded in 1692 by Padre Eusebio Kino and named for a pioneering Christian missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order), Francis Xavier. In 1700 construction began on a church at a site nearby the current Mission. It served the community until razed by Apaches in 1770.
Today's Mission was built between 1783-1797 and is the oldest European structure in Arizona. Widely considered to be the finest example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States, it hosts some 200,000 visitors each year.
The site is also known as the “place where the water appears”, as there were once natural springs in the area. The Santa Cruz River, which now runs only part of the year, is also nearby. The Mission is situated in the center of a centuries-old Indian settlement of the Tohono O’odham (formerly known as Papago), located along the banks of the Santa Cruz River.
The Mission is a pilgrimage site, with thousands visiting each year on foot and in horseback cabalgatas.
San Xavier Del Bac Mission
San Xavier del Bac Mission, Tucson Arizona Christmas Eve 2015
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San Xavier Mission was founded as a Catholic mission by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692. Construction of the current church began in 1783 and was completed in 1797.
The oldest intact European structure in Arizona, the church's interior is filled with marvelous original statuary and mural paintings. It is a place where visitors can truly step back in time and enter an authentic 18th Century space.
The church retains its original purpose of ministering to the religious needs of its parishioners.
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Mission San Xavier Del Bac Visit South Tucson Az
This is my first going somewhere and videoing it i hope you like it might have to cover up with music so i don't get a copyright I don't know yet but enjoy. I didn't talk much anyhow as people was praying and listening to tours will do a tour video if allowed in the future. please like and sub for all kinds of videos.
This is just quick walk through of what you would see if you come to visit please come by this video or any for that matter does not do this place justice. they welcome donations and have food out in the front of the mission. they still hold mass here a to this day and i filmed those at the entrance of the church. below is some more info from wiki and a link to wiki site to read more.
Mission San Xavier del Bac (Spanish: La Misión de San Xavier del Bac) is an historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation. The mission was founded in 1692 by Padre Eusebio Kino[1] in the center of a centuries-old settlement of the Sobaipuri O'odham, a branch of the Akimel or River O'odham located along the banks of the Santa Cruz River. The mission was named for Francis Xavier, a Christian missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order) in Europe. The original church was built to the north of the present Franciscan church. This northern church or churches served the mission until it was razed during an Apache raid in 1770.
The mission that survives today was built between 1783 and 1797, which makes it the oldest European structure in Arizona. Labor was provided by the O'odham.[1] An outstanding example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States, the Mission San Xavier del Bac hosts some 200,000 visitors each year.[1] It is a well-known pilgrimage site, with thousands visiting each year on foot[4] and on horseback, some among ceremonial cavalcades or cabalgatas.
The site is also known in the O'odham language as goes in or comes in, meaning where the water goes in, as the water in the Santa Cruz River came up to the surface a few miles south of Martinez Hill and then submerged again near Los Reales Wash. The Santa Cruz River that used to run year-round in this section was once critical to the community's survival, but now runs only part of the year. credit wiki link below
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Mission San Xavier del Bac Tucson Arizona
Went up to San Xavier Mission this week! Was not able to go inside only because it was closed but will be back soon!
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Mission San Xavier del Bac - Tucson Arizona - April 2018
THE MIRACLE OF THE WHITE DOVE Mission San Xavier del Bac DOVE OF THE DESERT-- TUCSON AZ
Mission San Xavier del Bac is located in ArizonaMission San Xavier del Bac
Location of Mission San Xavier del Bac in Arizona
Location near Tucson, Arizona
Coordinates 32.107°N 111.008°WCoordinates: 32.107°N 111.008°W
Name as founded La Misión San Xavier del Bac
English translation The Mission of Saint Xavier of the Water
Patron Saint Francis Xavier, SJ
Nickname(s) The White Dove of the Desert
Founding date 1692 (Current church constructed 1692 (for Shrine to west of church dating( current structure 1783-1797)[1]
Founding priest(s) Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, SJ
Native tribe(s)
Spanish name(s) Tohono O'odham
joined by Yaqui
Governing body San Xavier Indian Reservation
Current use Parish Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Designated October 15, 1966[2]
Reference no. 66000191
U.S. National Historic Landmark
Designated October 9, 1960[3]
Mission San Xavier del Bac (Spanish: Misión de San Xavier del Bac) is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation. The mission was founded in 1692 by Padre Eusebio Kino[1] in the center of a centuries-old Indian settlement of the Sobaipuri O'odham who were a branch of the Akimel or River O'odham, located along the banks of the Santa Cruz River. The mission was named for Francis Xavier, a Christian missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order) in Europe. The original church was built to the north of the present Franciscan church. This northern church or churches served the mission until being razed during an Apache raid in 1770.
Today's Mission was built between 1783-1797; it is the oldest European structure in Arizona; the labor was provided by the O'odham.[1] An outstanding example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States, it hosts some 200,000 visitors each year.[1]
The site is also known in the O'odham language as goes in or comes in: meaning where the water goes in, as the water in the Santa Cruz came up to the surface a couple of miles south of Martinez HIll and then submerged again near Los Reales Wash. The Santa Cruz River that used to run year round in this section, once critical to the community's survival, now runs only part of the year.
The Mission is a pilgrimage site, with thousands visiting each year on foot[4] and on horseback, some among ceremonial cavalcades, or cabalgatas in Spanish.
Statuary, Mission San Xavier Chapel
an Xavier Mission was established in 1692 by Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, founder of the chain of Spanish missions in the Sonoran Desert. A Jesuit of Italian descent, he often visited and preached in the area, then the Pimería Alta colonial territory of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.[1] Construction of the first mission church, about two miles (3 km) from the site of today's Mission, began on April 28, 1700, as noted in his diary:
On the twenty-eighth we began the foundations of a very large and capacious church and house of San Xavier del Bac, all of the many people working with much pleasure and zeal, some in digging for the foundations, others in hauling many and very good stones of tezontle from a little hill which was about a quarter of a league away. ... On the twenty-ninth we continued laying the foundations of the church and of the house.[5]
The little hill is believed to be that southeast of San Xavier del Bac. Charles III of Spain distrusted Jesuits and in 1767 banned them from Spanish lands in the Americas. He installed what he considered the more pliable and reliable Franciscans as replacements. The original church proved vulnerable to Apache attacks, which finally destroyed it in about 1770. From 1775 on, the mission community and its Indian converts were protected somewhat from Apache raids by the Presidio San Augustin del Tucson, established roughly 7 miles (11 km) downstream on the Santa Cruz River.
The present Mission building was constructed under the direction of Franciscan fathers Juan Bautista Velderrain and Juan Bautista Llorenz between 1783 and 1797.[1] With 7,000 pesos[6] borrowed from a Sonoran rancher, they hired architect Ignacio Gaona, who employed a large workforce of O'odham to create today's church.[1]
Following Mexican independence in 1821, what was then known as Alta California was administered from Mexico City. In 1822, the Mission was included under the jurisdiction of the Catholic Diocese of Sonora. In 1828, the Mexican government banned all Spanish-born priests, with the last resident Franciscan departing San Xavier for Spain in 1837.
Left vacant, the Mission began to decay. Concerned about their church, local Indians began to preserve what they could. With the Gadsden Purchase in 1854,
Mission San Xavier in Tucson, AZ
A short tour of Mission San Xavier in Tucson, AZ, an active Roman Catholic parish serving the Tohono O'odham Nation. Founded in 1692 by Jesuit missionary Fr. Eusebio Kino, the old church is always undergoing restoration. Not included in the video is a museum and a gift shop.
San Xavier Mission - Tucson, Arizona
A bit about the San Xavier Mission, My mother is the only one who can tend to the organ in the chior loft. So once I got my cameras and went with her. The Fireworks are from our December feast day for Saint Francis Xavier. I hope you enjoy.