St. Martin de Porres Church, Salem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Martin de Porres Church |
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| 16°44′59″N 62°13′21″W / 16.7498°N 62.2224°W | |
| Location | Salem |
| Country |  Montserrat United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The St. Martin de Porres Church is a special Catholic church. It is located in the town of Salem. Salem is on the beautiful Caribbean island of Montserrat. This island is part of the Lesser Antilles and is a British overseas territory. This means it is part of the United Kingdom, but it is far away in the Caribbean Sea.
About the Church
This church follows the Roman or Latin rite. This is a common way of practicing the Catholic faith. The church is part of a larger group called the mission of St. Patrick in Lookout. This mission is connected to the Diocese of Saint John's - Basseterre. A diocese is like a big area that a bishop oversees for the church.
The Diocese of Saint John's - Basseterre got its current name a while ago. This happened because of a special order from the Catholic Church. It was during the time when Pope John Paul II was the leader of the Catholic Church.
Who Was St. Martin de Porres?
As its name tells us, the church is dedicated to St. Martin de Porres. He was a very important person in the Catholic Church. St. Martin de Porres was a friar from Peru. A friar is a member of a religious group, like the Dominican order, who often lives and works in the community. He was known for his kindness and helping others.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Martín de Porres (Salem) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in the United Kingdom
- St. Martin de Porres Church, Belize City
