Item Details
"Great Cross"
| Format | Postcard |
|---|---|
| Description | 2 pages |
| Language | English |
| City, State | St. Augustine, FL |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Subject | Fine Arts |
| Notes | This 208-foot stainless steel "Great Cross" at famous Mission of Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine, Florida, marks the place where Christianity began in the United States. Nombre de Dios (Name of God) was founded as America's first mission by Spanish missionary priests in 1565. The Great Cross was erected four centuries afterward. |
| Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
| Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Rights |  Copyright Not EvaluatedDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research.
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