How were the missions named San Juan Capistrano?

The Mission San Juan Capistrano was named after Saint John of Capistrano, a 15th-century Franciscan friar known for his preaching and missionary work. Established in 1776 in California, it served as a center for the Spanish missionaries in the region. The mission is particularly famous for its swallows, which return each year, symbolizing the community's connection to its history and the saint after whom it was named.