Parish of the Holy Family (Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia)
| Paróquia Sagrada Família | |
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| Dedication: | Holy Family |
| 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 40450-000 |
| Coordinates: | -12.9967, -38.4667 |
| City: | Salvador, BA |
| Subdivision: | Bahia |
| Country: | Brazil |
| County: | |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | |
| School: | Yes |
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Paróquia Sagrada Família (Parish of the Holy Family) 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 Family—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—the parish venerates the earthly family of Christ as the model for Christian family life, humility, and obedience to God's will.
As of December 17, 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 reflects longstanding Catholic devotion to the Holy Family, emphasized in papal teachings such as Pope Leo XIII's consecration of the world to the Holy Family and the liturgical feast on the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas (or January).
History
Information on the founding date and early history of Paróquia Sagrada Família 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 Holy Family, celebrated on the Sunday after Christmas, promoting family prayer and sanctity
- Emphasis on family-oriented ministries and catechesis
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 Family, portraying Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in the home at Nazareth.