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 Catholic church located in Salem, a town on the island of Montserrat. Montserrat is a Caribbean island and a British overseas territory. This means it is part of the United Kingdom, even though it is far away.
The church follows the Roman or Latin rite, which is the most common way of worship in the Roman Catholic Church. It is part of the Diocese of Saint John's - Basseterre. This diocese covers several islands in the Caribbean.
The church is named after St. Martin de Porres. He was a friar from Peru who belonged to the Dominican order.
See also
- Roman Catholicism in the United Kingdom
- St. Martin de Porres Church, Belize City
More about this topic
You can read more about this church in Spanish here: Iglesia de San Martín de Porres (Salem) para niños
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