The Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia is part of the Catholic Church in Brazil. The Archbishop of São Salvador da Bahia also carries the title Primate of Brazil. The archdiocese is located in the c
The Primatial Cathedral Basilica
Manuel Joaquim da Silveira, Archbishop of Bahia, Count of São Salvador.
Cardinal and Archbishop of São Salvador da Bahia Geraldo Majella Agnelo in 2006 Photo: Marcello Casal Jr/ABr.
The Cathedral Basilica of Salvador, officially dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ and named Primatial Cathedral Basilica of the Transfiguration of the Lord is the seat of the Archbishop of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia
…16 November 1676: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia Minor Basilica & World Heritage Church: Cathedral of Salvador (Sé Basílica Primacial da Transfiguração do Senhor) Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador (Basílica Arquiabacial de São Sebastião, the first benedictine…
View of the Cathedral in 1858
Barrel vaulted ceiling with emblem of the Jesuits at center
View of the nave and chancel