Saint Francis de Sales statue at the Saint Francis de Sales Church on Rhode Island Ave in Washington, D.C.

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The Saint Francis de Sales statue at the Saint Francis de Sales Church on Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C., commemorates the influential bishop of Geneva known for his preaching and spiritual writings. The church is notable for having the oldest continuing Catholic congregation in the District, dating back to the early 18th century. The current church building was established at its present location in 1927 after several reconstructions of earlier chapels. The statue and church together highlight the deep religious history of the area.