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The San Diego Mission Garden & Fountain

The following photographs were taken in late May 2012 during a trip we took to San Diego County in which we sought out the mission and various granite quarries. Peggy B. & Pat Perazzo

The San Diego Mission fountain in the central garden, San Diego, CA The San Diego Mission fountain in the central garden, San Diego, CA The San Diego Mission fountain in the central garden, San Diego, CA

Views of the San Diego Mission Fountain from various aspects

 

According to the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala official web
site:  “This fountain is located in the courtyard and is not original to the mission but represents the site where an original cistern was located and possibly where water was directed from the Old Mission Dam.”
The San Diego Mission fountain in the central garden, San Diego, CA The Pieta – Thirteenth Station of the Cross (in bronze by Christopher Penn Slatoff, San Diego Mission, San Diego, CA The Pieta – Thirteenth Station of the Cross sign, San Diego Mission, San Diego, CA
 

The Pieta – Thirteenth Station of the Cross (in bronze by Christopher Penn Slatoff)

The Pieta – Thirteenth Station of the Cross (Sign)
(See below the photographs for a transcription of the above sign.)
Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA

 

Portion of the central garden where the San Diego Mission fountain is located

 
Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA
     
Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA
     
Portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA Brick walkway in a portion of the San Diego Mission central garden, San Diego, CA

 

 
 

The Pieta – Thirteenth Station of the Cross (Transcription)

“The Via Dolorosa Society was organized to stimulate and encourage thoughtful devotion to the historically significant event that occurred over two thousand years ago:  The birth of Christianity.  This event changed the course of history.  The goal of the Society is to enhance the growth of spirituality and encourage Ecumenism.  To this end the Society is presently occupied in the production of life size bronze works of art depicting the fourteen Stations of the Cross or stopping places of Jesus’ journey from Pilate’s Praetorium to His death on Calvary.

“This project is an artistic endeavor to create approximately sixty bronze figures that will promote a strong sense of presence.  The Society seeks the support not only of those who are devoted to the Passion of Jesus Christ, but also fine art enthusiasts and casual observers regardless of their religious affiliation.  Please be present along The Way through your prayers and donations.

“A Project of the Via Dolorosa Society, P. O. Box 1338 South Pasadena, CA 91031-1338; Phone:  1 888 Dolorosa.  Artist:  Christopher Penn Slatoff.  Sponsorship in progress by:  Walter F. and Elaine B. Steidle.”

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