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Leland Foerster
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Leland Foerster: "Altar, San Javier"


"Altar, San Javier"

The altar's central figure is San Francisco Javier, patron Saint of the mission. Writing enthusiastically about church services at the missions, the Spanish Jesuit, Jaime Bravo, said, "On Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, at the pealing of the bells, all the military and other folk assemble for the Rosary. They recite as a chorus before the main altar and sing the litanies." Nowadays, widows or older women appear to be the devoted guardians of the missions and the faith. Visitors are well advised to offer a respectful word and donation.

 
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