TT #22 ~ Mission San Buenaventura 1782

February 20, 2008 by Ellen

On President’s Day I drove up to Ventura to do some thrift store shopping and I took a side trip to the Mission by the Sea. Here are 13 or more Photos from the mission. There are 21 California Missions and this Mission was the 9th Mission founded.

The founding of San Buenaventura Mission was foreshadowed well over two centuries ago on the Spanish isle of Mallorca, when a devout Franciscan priest, who was a brilliant scholar and professor of theology, earnestly prayed that he might be permitted to forsake his comfortable circumstances to take up the Lord’s work among the aborigines in the New World. The hoped-for answer to his prayers came on Palm Sunday, March 30, 1749.

Thirty-three years and one day later the zealous priest, Fray Junipero Serra- who had been subjected to painful sufferings and several brushes with death during his missionary ministry – raised the Cross at “la playa de la canal de Santa Barbara” (the beach of the Santa Barbara Channel) on Easter Morning, March 31, 1782. Assisted by Padre Pedro Benito Cambon, he celebrated a High Mass, preached on the Resurrection, and dedicated a Mission to San Buenaventura (St. Bonaventure). It had been planned as the third in the chain of twenty-one Missions founded by Padre Serra but was destined to be the ninth and last founded during his lifetime, and one of six he personally dedicated.

The Department of the Interior certified this Mission as a Historic Building and gave it permanent reference in the Library of Congress.

The front door to the Mission Chapel and Fray Junipero Serra

An antique confessional and other artifacts in the mission museum

The mission grounds and side door to the chapel

Inside the chapel

More photos from the grounds…

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ht: Information from Mission Brochure

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45 Responses to “TT #22 ~ Mission San Buenaventura 1782”

on February 20, 2008 at 3:37 pm1 Sue

These are great photos! Puts me in the mood for a little road trip adventure
on February 20, 2008 at 3:51 pm2 Nap Warden

What a great little trip…thanks for sharing the pics!
on February 20, 2008 at 3:54 pm3 marcia v

Oh I love places like that and I esp like doors great post I bet you had a nice day
on February 20, 2008 at 4:02 pm4 Morgan

Beautiful pictures!
on February 20, 2008 at 4:06 pm5 Mama Duck

Wow, just beautiful! Happy TT!
on February 20, 2008 at 4:06 pm6 Nicholas

Thank you for sharing those photos of that beautiful building and surroundings with us.
on February 20, 2008 at 4:33 pm7 Di

Now I think I get where that “mission style” architecture comes from.
on February 20, 2008 at 4:39 pm8 SJ Reidhead

I love these places! There a number of them here in NM or in TX near us. They are remarkable.

SJR
The Pink Flamingo
on February 20, 2008 at 5:04 pm9 Buck Naked Politics

WHat a wonderful post. I love the pics. I did pics this week, too (paintings).
on February 20, 2008 at 5:58 pm10 Lori

It looks absolutely beautiful!! Happy TT my friend.
on February 20, 2008 at 6:04 pm11 SandyCarlson

These are gorgeous images that accompany your inspirational story. What a life.
on February 20, 2008 at 6:21 pm12 Lady Rose

These are wonderful photos
on February 20, 2008 at 7:18 pm13 melanie

Too cool! I love thrift shopping as well! Beautiful pictures!
on February 20, 2008 at 7:45 pm14 Susan Helene Gottfried

NEAT! I’ve never seen this sort of thing before; I’d love to see it in person.
on February 20, 2008 at 7:58 pm15 On a Limb with Claudia

We went on a “see the missions” trip as a kid - well actually 3 - missions, “indians”, etc. Thank you for bringing back some fun memories. Mission by the Sea is such a … I can’t really come up with word - special? beautiful? Old? Maybe all three. Cool!

Happy TT!
on February 20, 2008 at 8:41 pm16 Lana G!

Love the last picture! WORD!
on February 20, 2008 at 9:33 pm17 Dane Bramage

Great photos! Sounds like a wonder trip.

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on February 21, 2008 at 1:21 am18 Xakara

A bit of history and pictures with gorgeous detail to boot! Wonderful

~X
on February 21, 2008 at 1:38 am19 Cheerio

That is what I call historical photos. They are all great.
on February 21, 2008 at 4:53 am20 bella mocha

What an inspiring trip to such a beautiful, peaceful place. I’d love to take a visit myself one day…I’ll just add it to ‘the list’!

A great TT, thanks!
on February 21, 2008 at 4:54 am21 bella mocha

Ooops…mine’s up at my new blog, not the one above!
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on February 21, 2008 at 5:15 am22 Working at Home Mom

What great photos. Hey is anyone else having trouble getting the thursday thirteen page to load. I have been trying since late last night and it will not load.
on February 21, 2008 at 5:23 am23 fullbodytransplant

It feels so peaceful and serene, and the information just makes the feeling expand. Ahhh. This is nice.
on February 21, 2008 at 6:18 am24 Tempest Knight

OMG! Those pics are breathtaking.
on February 21, 2008 at 6:38 am25 Kat's Krackerbox

What a beautiful place and awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing them with us. Happy TT
on February 21, 2008 at 7:14 am26 storyteller

Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures of this beautiful mission and grounds.
Hugs and blessings,
on February 21, 2008 at 7:16 am27 elementaryhistoryteacher

I teach about California missions so I REALLY appreciate your post.
on February 21, 2008 at 8:14 am28 Darla

What a fascinating place to visit! Great pix!
on February 21, 2008 at 9:02 am29 Lynne

What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing the photos.
on February 21, 2008 at 9:38 am30 Karen

Beautiful pictures. Happy TT.
on February 21, 2008 at 10:26 am31 infinitygoods

I’ve been to that wonderful mission. Great post, T13, and photos!
Happy Thursday.
on February 21, 2008 at 10:36 am32 Barb

Beautiful pictures. Would be a nice place to visit.
on February 21, 2008 at 12:08 pm33 beeker

I am a history buff and this TT is an awesome find! Those are great pictures. Thank you for sharing!
on February 21, 2008 at 12:39 pm34 Penelope Anne

Absolutely beautiful pictures, great TT
on February 21, 2008 at 1:34 pm35 byrningbunny

I love all the California Missions. Thanks for sharing your pics.
on February 21, 2008 at 2:56 pm36 jennifer in OR

This is stunning - what gorgeous pictures and amazing history. I’d love to visit there.
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on February 21, 2008 at 5:48 pm38 cricket51

Looks like a wonderful trip!
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Beautiful!
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on March 13, 2008 at 4:01 am45 Hootin' Anni

Oh Ellen….superfantastic!!!
What a glorious trip you’ve shared with us. I love the old missions. I remember seeing San Juan Mission in California and I just didn’t want to leave.

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