Mission San Juan Capistrano

Early photo circa 1880

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Founded in November 1, 1776. Nick named the "Jewel of the Missions". Named for Saint John of Capistran, Italy (Patron saint of jurists). Seventh in the California chain of Missions. Destroyed by an earthquake in 1812, parts were rebuilt in 1813. This mission is built of stone. San Juan Capistrano Mission has the only original chapel standing today in which Padre Serra Officiated.

The legendarily swallows return to the Mission on March 19th (St Joseph's Day).

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		Early photo circa 1880 Mission San Juan Capistrano Founded in November 1, 1776. Nick named the "Jewel of the Missions". Named for Saint John of Capistran, Italy (Patron saint of jurists). Seventh in the California chain of Missions. Destroyed by an earthquake in 1812, parts were rebuilt in 1813. This mission is built of stone. San Juan Capistrano Mission has the only original chapel standing today in which Padre Serra Officiated. The legendarily swallows return to the Mission on March 19th (St Joseph's Day). << Back \| Home \| Contact Us \| Site Map \| Search This Site \| TOP