St. John the Baptist Traditional Geocache
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Dec 17,2000, Old Mission pastor Father Edward Fitz-Henry and sculptor Thomas Marsh unveiled this eight-foot statue of Mission Patron St.John the Baptist. The image bears the features of the native american Mutsen band of Ohlones who inhabited the Mission 200 years ago.With an ecstatic facial expression and outstretched arms, The Baptist acknowledges an unseen spirit. The base of the statue bears the native american equivalent of the symbols of the four evangelists. The face of the mountain lion represents Mark, a bison for Luke, a golden eagle for John, and a native american for Mathew. The statue was placed here for the Midwinter Solstice. This year the Midwinter Solstice is on Dec 21,2006. The front doors to the Mission will open before dawn as people will gather to witness the sun rise and pass through the open arms of St.John the Baptist. It will then pass through the center of the Mission to the sanctuary where it will illuminate the Tabernacle. It is quite a sight to see if you get a chance. The cache is located near the statue. It is a sign only. Please bring a pen.
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