Parish of Jesus of Nazareth (Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia)

Paróquia Jesus de Nazaré
Dedication:	Jesus of Nazareth
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia
Deanery:
Address:	Rua do Meio, s/n, Pau Miúdo, Salvador, BA 40350-450
Coordinates:	-12.9367, -38.3989
City:	Salvador, BA
Subdivision:	Bahia
Country:	Brazil
County:
Website:	No website specified
Founded:	1979
School:	Yes
Email:

Paróquia Jesus de Nazaré (Parish of Jesus of Nazareth) is a territorial parish in the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, located in the Pau Miúdo neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Dedicated to Our Lord Jesus Christ under the title "Jesus de Nazaré"—evoking His hidden life and public ministry in Nazareth as described in the Gospels (e.g., Matthew 2:23; Luke 4:16)—the parish serves a residential community in a central urban area.

Established in 1979, the parish was created during a period of urban pastoral reorganization in Salvador to provide dedicated care in the Pau Miúdo district. The church building is of late twentieth-century construction. As of December 15, 2025, Paróquia Jesus de Nazaré maintains standard parish ministries, including sacramental life, catechesis, and social outreach.

The dedication invites reflection on Christ's humanity, humility, and growth in wisdom during His years in Nazareth (Luke 2:52).

History

Paróquia Jesus de Nazaré was canonically erected in 1979 by the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia as part of efforts to establish new parishes in established urban neighborhoods.

This foundation aligned with broader pastoral planning in the late twentieth century. Construction of the church provided a focal point for community worship and formation.

The parish operates within the archdiocesan structure, contributing to evangelization and charitable initiatives in its territory.

Special features

• Emphasis on Christ's life in Nazareth through catechetical and devotional programs
• Service to an urban residential community with typical parish activities

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar.

Architecture

The church building reflects late twentieth-century design common to urban parishes in Brazil, prioritizing functional spaces for liturgy and community gatherings.

Art and devotional features

Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources. Devotional elements typically include representations of Jesus of Nazareth, often portraying scenes from His childhood or ministry in Galilee.