Junipero ___, known as the “Apostle of California” NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 01, 2024

Junipero ___, known as the “Apostle of California” NYT Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to Junipero ___, known as the “Apostle of California” NYT for the August 01, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with S and end with A, and the possible solutions are SALSA, SAUNA, SERRA.

Here is the right answer to the crossword clue Junipero ___, known as the “Apostle of California” NYT featured in the NYT puzzle. The correct answer to this clue is SERRA.

The crossword clue "Junipero ___, known as the “Apostle of California”” with the answer "SERRA" refers to Junipero Serra, a Roman Catholic Spanish priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. Born in 1713 on the Spanish island of Mallorca, Serra is widely recognized for his missionary work in what is now California.

He established a series of missions along the California coast, starting with the first mission, San Diego de Alcalá, in 1769. His efforts were aimed at converting the local Native American populations to Christianity and integrating them into Spanish colonial society. Serra's dedication to his missionary work earned him the title "Apostle of California."

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