San Elizario Chapel, as known as La Capilla de San Elcear, was never a mission, but it functioned as a presidio chapel. It provided the religious needs of a presidio or an outpost of military personnel. The presidio was moved to the present site in 1789, to protect travelers and settlers along the Camino Real (Royal Highway) which ran from Mexico City through Juarez City, Mexico then called Paso del Norte to Santa Fe, NM. Its close proximity to the Ysleta and Socorro missions also provided protection for them.When Mexico became independent from Spain in 1821, the military presence at the presidio decreased. By 1848, the presidio had fallen into ruins. Rebuilding efforts began in 1853, with a small church. This proved inadequate and the present structure was completed in 1882. The exterior appearance has ever since changed very little.
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Amazing colors and sky.
I like the point of view!
What beautiful white and blue. Wonderful history too!
The sky sure grabbed my attention, wonderful shot really like how you composed this
It’s nice how the cross combined with the sky above kinda symbolises heaven above, if you are a believer 😉
Wow, beautiful sky!
Such a pretty shot, Rian.
Wonderful framing! Magical!
strong feeling of summertime !!
Nicely composed. You had a great sky!!
An amazing sky – it’s certainly a great backdrop for the beautiful church.
It’s the Texas version of what I often saw in Greece, Rian. Beautiful.
beautiful sky. like the composition with just the top of the church against the sky.
beautiful clouds again – and really nice balance with the building and the cloud mass on the top left.
Wow love the bright blue sky and clouds and how they fill the frame and lead the eye to the steeple and cross! Great shot!
Great sky, beautifully framed image!
Like how the clouds draw your eye right to the subject matter! Great!
wonderful lively shot! A day the Lord can be proud of 🙂
Love the framing, love the subject and love the shot!
Well, here’s a picture I feel I’ve seen before. A great tourism shot. You’ve done an excellent job with it. Love the cool tone.
A stunning composition with beautiful light and colors! Great shot!