Faith
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About 350 years ago at Abó, a mysterious round stone structure resembling a kiva stood in the heart of the Franciscans' residence. In Pueblo tradition, kivas are underground meeting chambers used for religious ceremonies, teaching children, telling stories, and weaving. Yet this stone room was apparently built at the same time as the Catholic mission, suggesting it may have played a role in religious conversion and raising unresolved questions about the relationship between the two faiths. Artifacts from the Salinas missions, including a ceramic candlestick, a mother-of-pearl cross, and stone effigies, reflect the powerful impact of two religions on life at Abó.
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