San Isidro Church - Agua Fria, NM - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

"The Catholic Church of San Isidro was built in 1835 and derives its name from the patron saint of farmers. The land for the church was given by Jose Jacinto Gallegos, whose family still lives in the area. The church served as a protector from nomadic Indian raids.[xv] Unlike Spanish Colonial government, the Mexican government was unable to finance expeditions against raiders and some settlements were abandoned." (visit link)

A New Mexico Marker reads: "This 19th century adobe church is dedicated to San Isidro, ploughman, patron saint of farmers and protector of crops. Christian tradition maintains that in order to allow San Isidro time for his daily prayers an angel plowed his fields. Agua Fria annually observes this fifteenth day of May as “His Day of Goodwill” to honor his role in this agricultural community along El Camino Real."

Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of building construction: 01/01/1835 Dominant Architectural Style: adobe Diocese: Santa Fe Address/Location: Agua Fria Street and Paseo Mel Senaida Agua Fria, NM USA Date of organization: Not listed Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed Archdiocese: Not listed Relvant Web Site: Not listed

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