San Jose, CA was founded in November of 1777 as Pueblo de San Jose. The town was originally built as a farming community to support the Spanish army, but later turned into the state capital when California changed into a state in 1850. It's a town rich with history and some of the prettiest landmarks are those with a spiritual nature. Almost all of the churches in the area have a rich history, but one or two date back to California's start. When visiting, one should try to visit the spiritual landmarks in San Jose. Here listed are simply a few of San Jose religious landmarks.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Just outside the South Market lays the St. Joseph Cathedral, which is among the religious sites in San Jose, CA. This church was initially built in 1803; however it has been reconstructed many times. The 1st adobe structure was ruined by earthquakes; the second was ruined by the 1868 Hayward tremor. The 3rd attempt was annihilated by a fire and the fourth was only a temporary building. Finally in 1884, the Cathedral was reconstructed and is still operational today. It's the oldest parish in San Jose. It is best famous for its amazing works of art.
San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church
In the center of San Jose, CA lays a beautiful Buddhist church. The San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church is the Church of the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongwanji practice and was set up in 1902. They host conventional Japanese holidays and serve Japanese cuisine. It's a San Jose non secular landmark due to their festivals and continuing services.
Mission San Jose
The Mission San Jose was set up in June of 1797 and fully restored in 1985, making it one of the oldest spiritual landmarks in San Jose. It is the location of the first Caesarian section birth, C-Section, in Alta California. Even though the church has been restored to be tremor stable, many say it's an actual copy of the original mission. The mission was set up by Dad Fermin Francisco de Lasuen as a way to teach the locals Christianity and the Spanish life.
Statue of Jesus Christ
In front of Cathedral of Faith in San Jose, lying in a lovely bush is a statue of Jesus Christ with his hands outstretched. Under the statue is the quote "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I am going to give you rest." The quote is from St Matthew 11:28 in the new testament of the Bible. This lovely statue is a great spiritual site in San Jose to visit due to the peace and calmness it brings.First Unitarian Church of San JoseWith only 1 hundred folk attending, Unitarian services started in San Jose in 1865. The First Unitarian Church of San Jose is a historic building due to its help in the women's suffrage movement and helping victims of the Civil War. The church was really built in 1892, over 25 years after services initially began.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Just outside the South Market lays the St. Joseph Cathedral, which is among the religious sites in San Jose, CA. This church was initially built in 1803; however it has been reconstructed many times. The 1st adobe structure was ruined by earthquakes; the second was ruined by the 1868 Hayward tremor. The 3rd attempt was annihilated by a fire and the fourth was only a temporary building. Finally in 1884, the Cathedral was reconstructed and is still operational today. It's the oldest parish in San Jose. It is best famous for its amazing works of art.
San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church
In the center of San Jose, CA lays a beautiful Buddhist church. The San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church is the Church of the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongwanji practice and was set up in 1902. They host conventional Japanese holidays and serve Japanese cuisine. It's a San Jose non secular landmark due to their festivals and continuing services.
Mission San Jose
The Mission San Jose was set up in June of 1797 and fully restored in 1985, making it one of the oldest spiritual landmarks in San Jose. It is the location of the first Caesarian section birth, C-Section, in Alta California. Even though the church has been restored to be tremor stable, many say it's an actual copy of the original mission. The mission was set up by Dad Fermin Francisco de Lasuen as a way to teach the locals Christianity and the Spanish life.
Statue of Jesus Christ
In front of Cathedral of Faith in San Jose, lying in a lovely bush is a statue of Jesus Christ with his hands outstretched. Under the statue is the quote "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I am going to give you rest." The quote is from St Matthew 11:28 in the new testament of the Bible. This lovely statue is a great spiritual site in San Jose to visit due to the peace and calmness it brings.First Unitarian Church of San JoseWith only 1 hundred folk attending, Unitarian services started in San Jose in 1865. The First Unitarian Church of San Jose is a historic building due to its help in the women's suffrage movement and helping victims of the Civil War. The church was really built in 1892, over 25 years after services initially began.
About the Author:
Caerea Londerson has been interested in landmarks in San Jose for several years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For more information about San Jose Religious Landmarks feel free to visit her site.
