Iglesia Santos Niños Inocentes, San Salvador

Iglesia Santos Niños Inocentes is a church dedicated to all the innocent children who died according to the biblical story of when King Herod heard that a new king was born. This celebration is held on the 28th of December and many families bring their newborns in order to protect them from all negative things and danger. The church organizes a four day festival that celebrates with religious music, services and praying for the infants killed.

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Sight Name: Iglesia Santos Niños Inocentes
Sight Location: San Salvador, El Salvador (See walking tours in San Salvador)
Sight Type: Religious

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