Stations of the Cross and Grotto at the Shrine of St. Anthony de Padua
historic place
The Stations of the Cross and Grotto at the Shrine of St. Anthony de Padua in San Antonio, Texas, is a historic place. The Grotto was constructed in 1933, and the Stations of the Cross followed in 1936. Artist Dionicio Rodriguez created these features, supervised by Reverend Peter Baque. This site is part of a church parish established in 1925. This parish served the Cementville settlement, which included employees of the Alamo Portland Cement Company. Reverend Baque named the shrine for Saint Anthony of Padua. The Grotto and Stations utilize honeycomb rock and Edwards' limestone. The Grotto's interior is lined with seashells. This location is significant for its art and the work of Dionicio Rodriguez. It was listed as a historic place on December 23, 2004. The Stations of the Cross and Grotto at the Shrine of St. Anthony de Padua document a specific period of religious art and community building in San Antonio.