Mission Baptistry -- Mission San Gabriel the Archangel, San Gabriel CA
N 34° 05.798 W 118° 06.397
11S E 397919 N 3773423
The sign in the Baptstry in the old Mission Church explains the history and significance of the holy objects inside.
Waymark Code: WMQWG2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2016
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The waymark coordinates are for the front door of the Old Mission Church at Mission San Gabriel the Archangel in downtown San Gabriel CA.
The baptistry is on the left as you walk into this historic church.
A sign inside reads as follows:
"The Mission Baptistry, with massive walls and dome in the shape of the half orange of “Media Naranja” is unique and most interesting. The baptismal font itself, a hammered copper basin, was brought to Mission before 1771. The silver utensil used in baptism together with beautiful silver pouring vessel was donated to the mission by Charles III, King of Spain."
Please be respectful -- this is an active place of worship with a deep history.
Group that erected the marker: Claretian Fathers
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
428 S Mission St
San Gabriel, CA
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