Friendly St. Francis of Assisi - Oceanside, CA
Posted by: Metro2
N 33° 13.950 W 117° 19.072
11S E 470384 N 3677107
This sculpture is located at the Franciscan Mission San Luis Rey.
Waymark Code: WMJX2W
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2014
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This unusual depiction of St. Francis has him sitting on a bench, wearing his usual friar's robes...and waving to the viewer with a smile. A small rabbit is at his feet. St. Francis... friend to animals is usually depicted with a bird or two.
Read more about the Saint, the founder of the Franciscan order that founded the California missions at (
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Unfortunately there is no sign at the site indicating the artist, title or date.