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San Fernando Cathedral Ghosts
The oldest cathedral in Texas holds the ashes of the Alamo defenders. A phantom monk walks the aisles. Glowing figures appear near the altar. Visitors photograph spirits they didn't see. The dead of Texas history worship here still.
1731 - Present
San Antonio, Texas, USA
3000+ witnesses
San Fernando Cathedral is one of America’s most haunted churches.
The History
1731-present:
- Oldest cathedral Texas
- Spanish colonial
- Alamo connection
- Historic significance
- Still active parish
The Alamo Connection
Sacred remains:
- Defenders’ ashes
- Travis, Bowie, Crockett
- Buried here
- Discovered 1936
- Marble sarcophagus
The Monk
Most common ghost:
- Hooded figure
- Walks the aisles
- Appears at night
- Recorded on security
- Spanish friar?
The Lights
Strange phenomena:
- Glowing figures
- Near the altar
- After dark
- Captured on camera
- Regular occurrence
Spirit Photography
What visitors capture:
- Faces in photos
- Figures not seen
- Orbs abundant
- Mist formations
- Unexpected images
Today
Current status:
- Active Catholic parish
- Daily masses
- Open to visitors
- Ghost walks nearby
- Historic landmark