Chimes of Mission Bells; an historical sketch of California and her missions

by Maria Antonia Field

2. San Carlos.—Saint Charles. Mission San Carlos and the Royal Chapel of Monterey were so named in honor of Saint Charles the Patron Saint of King Carlos III under whose reign the mission was founded.

3. San Antonio De Padua.—St. Anthony of Padua.

4. San Gabriel.—St. Gabriel (the Angel of the Annunciation.).

5. San Luis Obispo.—Saint Louis, Bishop.

6. Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores.—Our Lady of Sorrows.

7. San Juan Capistrano.—St. John Capistrano.

8. Santa Clara.—Saint Clara.

9. San Buenaventura.—Saint Bonaventure.

10. Santa Barbara.—Saint Barbara (whose feast is commemorated on December 4, the date of the foundation of the Mission.)

11. Purisima Concepcion.—Most Pure Conception (of the Blessed Virgin Mary). This feast is celebrated on December 8, the day on which this mission was founded.