Swirling clouds of incense blurred the ceiling frescoes and dome of the Church of the Patriarch when we finally managed to coordinate our arrival as a mass ended. The church is associated with a seminary still active, and the monks residing there are known for their daily Gregorian chants, which we missed.
The church and cloisters were founded by San Juan de Ribera in the XVI century. Juan de Ribera was born in Seville in 1532 and educated in Salamanca. He became archbishop of Valencia, leading to his establishment of the Royal Seminary.
Today a large portion of the cloisters is filled with a rich collection of art, including work by Valencian-born Renaissance painter, Juan de Juanes (1523-1579) (love that name).
One of my favorite things about the church and chapel is the juxtaposition of cheerful bright tilework with the serious religious frescoes, accented by a sprinkling of chubby cherubs. And, of course, Saint Anthony, the patron saint of our hometown, seems to follow us everywhere we travel.
Postcards from Barton Springs 
What beautiful fotos and beautiful paintings. l would love one for my wall! Of course San Antonio is with you always, even in Budapest! He works full time.
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… except when one is lost trying to find the cemetery and walks an extra four miles or so. Although, he did rise to the occasion, leading us back “home” in about 20 minutes.
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