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September17,1804 founded by Father Estevan Tapis
September17,1804 founded by Father Estevan Tapis
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Built in 1804, founding father was Estevan Tapis
Mission Santa Ines Was named after Saint Agnes (Santa Ines) from Rome.
Estevan Tapis was a padre, and was the founder of the mission
It was named by the Spanish padre, Father Estevan Tapis, to honor her.More information is available at the related Old Mission Santa Ines website, listed bleow:
He lived for 71 years 69 days (approx).
Built in 1804, founding father was Estevan Tapis
Father Etsevan Tapis is the founder of Mission Santa Ines.
Mission Santa Ines was named after Saint Agnes because the feast day of Saint Agnes falls on January 21st, which was the same day that the mission was founded in 1804. Saint Agnes is known as the patron saint of young girls, chastity, and purity.
Estevan Tapis was a padre, and was the founder of the mission