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Columbus Second Voyage
Christopher Columbus second voyage, the first mass said on American soil. A priest holds up a crucifix as sailors kneel in prayer and to listen, and native people sit in a gathering. Date: 1493
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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment during Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the Americas in 1493. As Columbus and his crew continued their exploration and colonization of the New World, they encountered the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean islands. In this poignant scene, a Catholic priest stands before a gathering of both sailors and natives, holding aloft a crucifix as a symbol of their shared faith. The sailors kneel in prayer and reverence, their eyes fixed on the priest, while the native people sit attentively, observing the ritual. This is believed to be the first recorded Mass celebrated on American soil, marking the beginning of the spread of Christianity in the New World. The image underscores the complex interplay of discovery, exploration, and cultural exchange that characterized the early encounters between Europeans and indigenous peoples in the Americas. With its rich historical significance and evocative composition, this photograph is a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of Columbus' voyages on the history of the Western Hemisphere.
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