Parish of Saint Rose of Lima (Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia)
| Paróquia Santa Rosa de Lima | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Rose of Lima |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia |
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| Address: | Rua Principal, s/n, Nova Brasília, Salvador, BA 41350-000 |
| Coordinates: | -12.9189, -38.4000 |
| City: | Salvador, BA |
| Subdivision: | Bahia |
| Country: | Brazil |
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| Website: | No website specified |
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| School: | Yes |
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Paróquia Santa Rosa de Lima (Parish of Saint Rose of Lima) is a territorial parish in the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, located in the Nova Brasília neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, the seventeenth-century Peruvian Dominican tertiary, first canonized saint of the Americas (1671 by Pope Clement X), and patroness of Lima, Peru, and the New World—the parish serves a community in a suburban area.
As of December 15, 2025, the parish operates as part of the archdiocesan structure, providing standard pastoral care including Masses, catechesis, and sacramental ministries. Specific details on the canonical erection date or historical foundation are not publicly documented in available archdiocesan sources. The church building appears to be of twentieth-century construction, consistent with many parishes dedicated to American saints following increased devotion after canonizations.
The dedication reflects veneration of Saint Rose for her ascetic life, charity to the poor and sick, and mystical experiences, as recounted in hagiographic tradition.
History
Information on the founding date and early history of Paróquia Santa Rosa de Lima is limited in publicly available sources. It functions as an active parish in the Nova Brasília neighborhood, contributing to the spiritual life of residents within the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.
The parish participates in the broader mission of the archdiocese.
Special features
- Patronal feast of Saint Rose of Lima on August 30 (traditional date) or August 23 (current liturgical calendar), emphasizing her example of penance and service
- Promotion of devotion to the first saint of the Americas
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
Specific details on the architectural style or construction dates are limited in publicly available sources. The building serves functional needs for parish ministry in a suburban context.
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 Saint Rose of Lima, often portraying her with a crown of thorns, roses, or the Child Jesus, symbols from hagiographic accounts of her life.