San Juan Chapel Interior
by Ben Prepelka
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San Juan Chapel Interior
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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The history of Mission San Juan Capistrano began in 1716 when Mission San Jose de los Nazonis was established to serve the Nazonis Indians in modern day Texas. Proving unsuccessful, the mission was moved in 1731 and reestablished on the east bank of the San Antonio River. Renamed San Juan Capistrano, the mission continued to stuggle with adversity. Epidemics of smallpox, measles, and other European diseases swept through the mission, creating suffering and even death. Despite a number of hardships and its fickle residents, the mission persevered and by 1762 there were 203 Indians residing at the mission.
Today the San Juan Mission and its working farm, an active parish and part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, offers visitors a glimpse of the native's way of life during the late 18th century. Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of a cluster of Spanish missions along the World Heritage Trail. The Mission Hike and Bike Trail connects all five mission complexes in the San Antonio area.
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December 3rd, 2021
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