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Nov 21, 2023 · Founded on September 8, 1797, by Father Fermin Lasuen, it became the 17th of the 21 Spanish missions established in California. This article delves into the historical significance of San Fernando Rey Mission and offers insights for visitors looking to explore this historic site.
Pre-planning cemetery and mortuary arrangements. Ground burial, lawn crypts, mausoleums, niches, and cremation. Eleven cemeteries and six funeral homes. The cherished Catholic Funeral Tradition and burial in consecrated ground among fellow believers is the final expression of our faith as Catholics.
There is a museum and gift shop with self guided tours, admission $4 per adult. Open 9 am to 4 pm. Masses at the mission church, Sunday 9 and 10:30. From the south, take the I-405 north to exit 71-B, you will be on Orion Avenue. Go to the first corner and turn right, the mission will be on your left.
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- Mission San Fernando is open:Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Hotels near Mission San Fernando: (0.61 mi) Granada Inn (8.03 mi) Hotel Lexen Newhall & Santa Clarita (8.80 mi) Lexen Hotel - North Hollywood Unive...
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- Attractions near Mission San Fernando: (0.19 mi) San Fernando Mission Cemetery (0.32 mi) Forneris Farms (2.32 mi) The Nethercutt Collection (0.51 m...
Jan 4, 2008 · Mission San Fernando. Named for St. Fernando, the 13th Century King of Spain, Mission San Fernando Rey de España was founded in 1797. The Mission's location in the San Fernando Valley relieved the long passage on the El Camino Real between San Gabriel and San Buenaventura.
Mission San Fernando Rey de España. One of the original chain of Spanish missions, Mission San Fernando dates from 1797, and the rambling grounds include the original 1822 convento, with its 4ft-thick adobe walls and Roman arches showing construction of the time (and enclosing the only known remaining mission wine cellar).
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Oct 3, 2014 · The San Fernando Mission tour guides meet every first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in Cantwell Hall, 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills. For further information, call Maureen Wiggins, (818) 897-7031