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 stands at the Saint Francis de Sales Church on Rhode Island Avenue NE in Washington, D.C., home to the oldest Catholic congregation in the city dating back to the early 18th century. The church has a rich history of rebuilding after multiple fires and relocated to its current site in 1927. The statue honors the Catholic saint and is accessible via the nearby Brookland-CUA Metro station.