Misión+de+Concepción

Misión de Concepción was used to host religious festivities. The missionaries were trying to replace Native American rituals with Christianity rituals. This particular mission was named in honor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The mission also did Las Posadas. Las Posades was the reenactment of events that connected with the birth of Christ. Misión de Concepción isn't the only mission in Texas to help convert Natives into Christians, in fact there are several more. [|Misión de Concepción]

The Misión de Concepción was established in 1716. Although it had to be relocated several times, finally it sttled in San Antonio in 1731. Franciscan Friars founded this mission. This site is considered to be the oldest church in the United States. What else is interesting about it is the fact that it still hasn't fallen to ruins. And is now a National Historic Landmark since April 15, 1970. [|Misión de Concepción]

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