The preservation of San Xavier del Bac is a worthy gesture in enabling increasing thousands to see intact this magnificent example of early mission architecture.
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[Illustration: MISSION of SAN XAVIER DEL BAC · 1700-1797] KEY A Nave B Provision Room C Epistle Chapel D Sacristy E Apse F Gospel Chapel G Crossing H Baptistry I Narthex J Cloister K Dormitory Wing
[Illustration: THE MISSION OF SAN XAVIER DEL BAC. PAPAGO VILLAGE IN FOREGROUND.]
[Illustration: MISSION COURTYARD FROM ABOVE....]
[Illustration: THE ENTRANCE PORTAL HAS A DELICATE WOODEN BALCONY ABOVE, CROWNED WITH A LARGE SHELL MOTIF.]
[Illustration: PAPAGO INDIAN CHILDREN RECESSING AT THE MISSION SCHOOL.]
[Illustration: HIGH ALTAR FROM REAR OF NAVE.]
[Illustration: ONE OF TWO GROTESQUE CARVINGS OF LIONS.]
[Illustration: HIGH ALTAR FROM CHOIR LOFT.]
[Illustration: A HIGH CANOPIED HAND-CARVED PULPIT OF RICH DARK PINE.]