The White Dove of the Desert is a photograph by Lucinda Walter which was uploaded on March 25th, 2015.
The White Dove of the Desert
THE WHITE DOVE OF THE DESERT - BY LUCINDA WALTER... more
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The White Dove of the Desert
Artist
Lucinda Walter
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Photograph - Photography, Digital Art, Fine Art, Textured Photography
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THE WHITE DOVE OF THE DESERT - BY LUCINDA WALTER
http://lucinda-walter.artistwebsites.com/
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Photo taken at Mission San Xavier del Bac, The White Dove of the Desert, Tucson, Arizona. This mission is an active church.
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A National Historic Landmark, 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.
Location:
The Mission is 9 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona just off of Interstate 19. Take exit 92 (San Xavier Road) and follow signs to the Mission.
There is no admission charge to visit Mission San Xavier. Some 200,000 visitors come each year from all over the world to view what is widely considered to be the finest example of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States.
The History:
The current church dates from the late 1700's, when Southern Arizona was part of New Spain. In 1783, Franciscan missionary Fr. Juan Bautista Velderrain was able to begin construction on the present structure using money borrowed from a Sonoran rancher. He hired an architect, Ignacio Gaona, and a large workforce of O'odham to create the present church.
Following Mexican independence in 1821, San Xavier became part of Mexico. The last resident Franciscan of the 19th Century departed in 1837. With the Gadsden Purchase of 1854, the Mission joined the United States. In 1859 San Xavier became part of the Diocese of Santa Fe. In 1866 Tucson became an incipient diocese and regular services were held at the Mission once again. Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet opened a school at the Mission in 1872. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity now teach at the school and reside in the convent. To view the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity website http://fscc-calledtobe.org please select from the left menu on the History page.
The Franciscans returned to the Mission in 1913. Recently, Mission San Xavier became a separate nonprofit entity. It remains a testament to the endurance of culture thoughout our history.
http://www.sanxaviermission.org
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March 25th, 2015
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Comments (21)
Nick Boren
My wife and I visited this amazing mission last year and absolutely loved it. I just about died though because it was well over 100 while we were there and walking around it and getting outsides shots of it was brutal! lol. When your climatized to the cooler weather up here in the Pacific Northwest it is rather hard on your system when it gets 100+ if you know what I mean dear friend! lol. I really like the shot you got here Lucinda... it's great! FV
Lucinda Walter replied:
Nick, thank you very much. Even living here full time sometimes the heat is a bit much for us.... Thanks again
Laurie Search
This is such a fantastic image, dear Lucinda!! A gorgeous place, captured so beautifully, and I love those clouds, too!! :)))xoxox vf
Doug Kreuger
Beautiful capture, Lucinda, a real standout! I was inside this mission about 10 years ago when it was under renovations. L&F
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Frank J Casella for the feature in CATHOLIC ART GALLERY! 2/8/2016 I'm very honored!
Frank J Casella
Lucinda -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Your beautiful artwork has been Featured by the - CATHOLIC ART GALLERY - group on Fine Art America, a Pixels.com Company! Thank you for sharing it !!
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Luther Fine Art for the feature in the group Abc Group - H Is For History 6/10/2015 I'm honored
Beverly Guilliams
Awesome history on this church, Lucinda.... Absolutely Gorgeous image and Super Capture.............v./f.
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Jeff Swan for the feature in the group Pleasing The Eye 4/15/2015 I'm honored
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Geordie Gardiner for the feature in the group Christian Theme Artwork Group 4/15/2015 I'm honored
Laurie Search
What an amazing place!!! And a fabulous image of it, my friend!!! :)))xox vf
Lucinda Walter replied:
Thanks dear Laurie. One of the many missions that were established from Arizona to California. It is beautiful inside as well as outside. Thanks again! xoxo
Lucinda Walter
Congratulations! Your beautiful work is featured in the FAA group "Beauty of Arizona" l/f 3/27/2015
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Svetlana Nilova for the feature in the group The World We See 3/25/2015 I'm honored