Friendly St. Francis of Assisi - Oceanside, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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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 (visit link)

Unfortunately there is no sign at the site indicating the artist, title or date.
Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic

Statue Location: Mission San Luis Rey

Entrance Fee: free

Artist: unknown

Website: [Web Link]
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