First Mass, Celebrated When Menendez Founded St. Augustine, Florida, Sept. 8, 1565

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Stock #:228671
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: St. Augustine
State: Florida (FL)
County: St. Johns
Publisher: Duval News Company
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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This picture is from a diorama located at the Shrine of Nuestra Senora de la Leche y Buen Parto at St. Augustine, Florida, depicting the landing of Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, and the celebration of the first Holy Mass that was to begin the uninterrupted service of the Catholic Church in the present confines of the United States. This diorama was executed under the personal supervision of Roy A. Duer
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