Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - Courtyard East
Across from the North side of the Plaza
38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
(904) 824-2806

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History and Art of the Cathedral Basilica
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (pronounced Sahn Ah-gus-tin, for the namesake of the church) is the oldest Catholic Church in the city and the oldest parish in the country. In 1565, Padre Lopez de Mendoza Grajales presented a cross to Pedro Menendez de Aviles as he stepped onto the banks of La Florida. Menendez ki...
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