This historic edifice stands on the original cathedral established in America's very first Catholic parish sometime between 1565 and 1575. When the Spaniards first gained a foothold in what was then Timucuan country, they hastily constructed a church to which the British subsequently burned. The second and third incarnations befell similar fates until the present one was erected in the late 18th Century. The cathedral is open to the general public throughout the week in addition to Mass on Sunday.
We are a 501c3 non-profit, volunteer-driven organization offering food and prayer to our neighbors in need in St. Johns County. Most of our food is provided daily by local businesses in St. Johns County. We distribute what we have to those in need. Prayer is offered but never required. It is our mission to promote public awareness of local hunger issues and offers emergency food assistance to residents of St. Johns County. We also offer referrals to other helpful local service agencies.
A house rich in culture and history, the Avero House which is also known as the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is definitely worth a visit. Built in 1749, this building acts as a shrine to the first Greek immigrants that came over to St. Augustine in Florida. The museum houses many artifacts, memorabilia and small treasures of those immigrants. A beautiful museum which reflects the hardships, struggles of those immigrants and preserves the Greek culture as well, this place should not be missed.
