The St. Augustine community came together Sunday morning with ceremonies, mass, and reflection on the preservation and history of America’s oldest city.

St. Augustine was founded Sept. 18, 1565, and is still standing strong today. Founder’s Day is all about traditions: the music, attire, and reverence.

Father Timothy Lindenfelser of St. Anastasia Catholic Church has been a part of this tradition for over 30 years, but the celebration itself has been kept alive for over 100 years.

“We remember how difficult, how hard it was for those early settlers, for the native peoples that were here, how they had to overcome differences,” Lindenfelser said.

The celebration goes beyond just acknowledging the history of Pedro Menendez and his troops’ landing in St. Augustine in the 16th century. Linde

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