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=Mision de Concepcion=

The mission Concepción was originally built in East Texas in 1716. It was moved to its present location in San Antonio in 1731. The mission were created to spread Christianity in San Antonio. The church hosted numerous religious festivals. Morality plays and celebrations were common. One drama was Los Pastores, which honored the birth of Christ. Indians converted into Catholics. Today some members of the Concepción parish are likey descendants of the early converters.

The stoned church looks much like it did over 200 years ago. Some of the original printings inside the building are still there. Some of the printing are religious symbols and others are just decorations that imitate architectural elements. Mision de Concepcion is considered one of the oldest unrestored churches in the United States.



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