Great Cross

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The Great Cross is a towering metal cross monument in St. Augustine, Florida, commemorating the founding of the first permanent Spanish settlement and the introduction of Christianity to what is now the United States.

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Great Cross canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian monument
monument
associatedWith Catholic Church NERFINISHED
Spanish colonization of Florida
category Christian cross monument in the United States
tourist attraction in St. Augustine, Florida
commemorates founding of the first permanent Spanish settlement in what is now the United States
introduction of Christianity to what is now the United States
country United States of America
surface form: United States
dedicatedTo Christian faith in the New World
hasShape Latin cross
heritage Spanish colonial heritage
locatedIn Mission Nombre de Dios area, St. Augustine, Florida NERFINISHED
locatedNear Matanzas Bay NERFINISHED
historic downtown St. Augustine NERFINISHED
location St. Augustine, Florida NERFINISHED
material metal
purpose historical commemoration
religious commemoration
religion Christianity
symbolizes Spanish missionary efforts in Florida
arrival of Christianity in what is now the United States
visibleFrom surrounding city area
waterfront of St. Augustine

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Mission Nombre de Dios hasPart Great Cross
Mission Nombre de Dios hasLandmark Great Cross