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Parroquia María Auxiliadora (Mary Help of Christians Parish), San Salvador
Mary Help of Christians Parish was opened in 1953, and it has a tower with the tallest structure in the capital. On the tower are arranged a cross with Christ and four big clocks. The church organizes some social and spiritual events for many homeless and hungry people that come here to eat and sleep. The local people also call the church “Iglesia Don Rua”. It is the first building built by Salesians in the place where a seminary with the name “International Institute Don Rua” was. The style of the church is Roman with a garden and high walls. The church also has a church near it that helps more than 300 people.
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Sight Name: Parroquia María Auxiliadora (Mary Help of Christians Parish)
Sight Location: San Salvador, El Salvador (See walking tours in San Salvador)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: San Salvador, El Salvador (See walking tours in San Salvador)
Sight Type: Religious
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