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The Cathedral Church of St. Francis of Assisi

  • February 7, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by jbarr08 from Sierra Vista, Arizona
A beautiful cathedral with a rich history. The original church was built on the current grounds in the 1600s, with the present building being erected in the mid-1800s. Many former archbishops of the Santa Fe diocese are interred in the crypt under the cathedral. A unique baptismal font graces the center of the sanctuary, while vaulted ceilings and one-of-a-kind paintings of the stations of the cross add to the quiet reverence of this holy place. Masses are given daily, with confessions being heard on Saturdays.

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St. Francis Cathedral

  • July 16, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by parramore from new york, New York
St. Francis Cathedral

Somebody had to keep all the rowdy frontier folks from getting too far out of hand, so the pope sent one Bishop Lamy and a bunch of nuns from Kentucky to keep an eye on Santa Fe. The Bishop laid the cornerstone for St. Francis in 1869. The interior of the Romanesque cathedral reflects the pastel colors of New Mexico. The pews are made of blonde wood, and the walls and columns are painted a dusky pink with pale green trimmings. There's a side chapel with a 1625 statue of La Conquistadora (the telling selection for Santa Fe's matron.) Very peaceful spot, and you may need the rest after a day of exploring downtown.

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