San Gabriel Mission No. 3, Baptistry is a photograph by Danielle Rosaria which was uploaded on September 11th, 2018.
San Gabriel Mission No. 3, Baptistry
This is the original baptistry for the mission. It still contains the original copper baptismal font. Even on a hot Southern California summer day,... more
Title
San Gabriel Mission No. 3, Baptistry
Artist
Danielle Rosaria
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Photograph
Description
This is the original baptistry for the mission. It still contains the original copper baptismal font. Even on a hot Southern California summer day, the room is cool within because of the four foot-thick adobe walls. The painting on the wall behind the font (which looks distinctly like a beautiful but later addition to the room) shows Christ being baptized in the Jordan by his cousin St John. Christians believe that Jesus sanctified baptism and showed us it is very good by being baptized Himself. It is also the part in the Gospels where the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all noticeably present.
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September 11th, 2018
