Parish of Our Lady of Peace (Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia)

Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Paz
Dedication:	Our Lady of Peace
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia
Deanery:
Address:	Avenida Garibaldi, s/n, Ondina, Salvador, BA 40170-090
Coordinates:	-12.9967, -38.4567
City:	Salvador, BA
Subdivision:	Bahia
Country:	Brazil
County:
Website:	No website specified
Founded:	1960s
School:	Yes
Email:

Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Paz (Parish of Our Lady of Peace) is a territorial parish in the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, located in the Ondina neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title "Nossa Senhora da Paz" (Our Lady of Peace)—an invocation seeking Mary's intercession for peace in hearts, families, and the world—the parish serves a coastal urban community near the beachfront.

The parish was established in the mid-twentieth century amid Salvador's urban expansion. The church building reflects contemporary design typical of that era. As of December 15, 2025, Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Paz maintains standard parish ministries, including sacramental life, catechesis, and community outreach, with particular emphasis on devotions promoting peace.

The title "da Paz" aligns with Catholic tradition invoking Mary as Queen of Peace, especially in times of conflict or social need.

History

Specific details on the canonical erection date of Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Paz in Ondina are not publicly documented in available archdiocesan sources. Evidence suggests it was founded in the 1960s or later, during a period of parish creation in growing neighborhoods.

The parish operates within the archdiocesan structure, providing pastoral care in the Ondina area.

Special features

• Patronal devotion to Our Lady of Peace, fostering prayers for reconciliation and harmony
• Location in a coastal neighborhood, serving residents and visitors near Ondina beach

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 mid-to-late twentieth-century design common to parishes established during Salvador's urban growth, emphasizing accessibility for community worship.

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 Our Lady of Peace, portraying Mary as a figure of serenity and maternal protection.