Parish of the Holy Cross (Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia)
| Paróquia Santa Cruz | |
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| Dedication: | Holy Cross |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia |
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| Address: | Rua da Mangueira, s/n, Jardim Cruzeiro, Salvador, BA 40450-240 |
| Coordinates: | -12.9989, -38.4667 |
| City: | Salvador, BA |
| Subdivision: | Bahia |
| Country: | Brazil |
| County: | |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | |
| School: | Yes |
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Paróquia Santa Cruz (Parish of the Holy Cross) is a territorial parish in the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, located in the Jardim Cruzeiro neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Dedicated to the Holy Cross—the instrument of Christ's redemptive Passion and a central symbol of Christian salvation—the parish serves a residential community in a suburban area.
As of December 16, 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 in Salvador's expanding suburbs.
The dedication invites devotion to the Cross as the sign of victory over sin and death, particularly emphasized on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14.
History
Information on the founding date and early history of Paróquia Santa Cruz is limited in publicly available sources. It functions as an active parish in the Jardim Cruzeiro 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 the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, with traditional devotions to the Cross
- Service to a suburban community with typical parish programs
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 the Holy Cross, often with crucifixes emphasizing Christ's sacrifice and triumph.