National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre De Dios
“ America ’ s Most Sacred & Historic Site ”
Here on September 8 , 1565 , Pedro Menéndez de Avilés founded St . Augustine , the first permanent Christian settlement in the US , and the first documented parish Mass was offered .
See the original burial casket of Pedro Menéndez , the 208 ’ tall Great Cross , Museum & Gift Shop , Rosary Garden and site of the first shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the US . FREE ADMISSION & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7 DAYS A WEEK !
Tripadvisor Traveler ’ s Choice 2022 !
101 San Marco Avenue , St . Augustine , FL 32084 | 904-824-2809 | missionandshrine . org | info @ missionandshrine . org