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Goa Churches,Churches of Goa|Churches in Goa
The Reis Magos Church or Church of the Three Magi Kings, built in AD 1555, was once a mission center of the Franciscan Order of Monks. Goa Churches,Churches of Goa,Churches in Goa,Church in Goa,Goa Church,List of Churches in Goa, Churches Of South Goa,Church in North Goa,Church of Goa Also in Bardez Taluka, at Saligao, amongst picturesque surroundings, stands the Church of Mae de Dens or Mother of God.
The statue after whom this church was named once occupied a convent, now no longer extant, and was known for its miraculous powers. Goa Churches,Churches of Goa,Churches in Goa,Church in Goa,Goa Church,List of Churches in Goa, Churches Of South Goa,Church in North Goa,Church of Goa This church is a fine instance of Gothic architecture. The Church of St. Alex at Curtorim, too, dates from the 16th Century. The Church of St. Anne, at Talaulin Iltias, affectionately called Santana by the people, is dedicated to the Mother of Mary. It is situated on the right bank of the Siridao River.
While these Catholic institutions have survived the ravages of time, a visit to the ruins of lost churches, of which there are many, would help to discover further the truths of a remarkable period of religious activity on the shores of our country.
The Reis Magos Church or Church of the Three Magi Kings, built in AD 1555, was once a mission center of the Franciscan Order of Monks. Goa Churches,Churches of Goa,Churches in Goa,Church in Goa,Goa Church,List of Churches in Goa, Churches Of South Goa,Church in North Goa,Church of Goa Also in Bardez Taluka, at Saligao, amongst picturesque surroundings, stands the Church of Mae de Dens or Mother of God. The statue after whom this church was named once occupied a convent, now no longer extant, and was known for its miraculous powers. This church is a fine instance of Gothic architecture. The Church of St. Alex at Curtorim, too, dates from the 16th Century. The Church of St. Anne, at Talaulin Iltias, affectionately called Santana by the people, is dedicated to the Mother of Mary. It is situated on the right bank of the Siridao River.
While these Catholic institutions have survived the ravages of time, a visit to the ruins of lost churches, of which there are many, would help to discover further the truths of a remarkable period of religious activity on the shores of our country.
Most of the tourists visit Goa to celebrate the Goa carnival with the Goans but once the Goan carnival gets over, then the tourists are left with the option of exploring Goa, visiting Goan beaches and churches. The churches in Goa are famous for their architecture and intricate designs. Thanks to the Portugal regime for giving the Indian state of Goa this wonderful pieces of art. Most of the churches in Goa display a tiered frontispiece and are framed with columns and pilasters. They belong to the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. The local population, with their artistically receptive minds, assimilated the symbols of Christian art.
GOA BASILICA OF BOM JESUS
Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, built in 1605, is quite a popular pilgrimage point in Goa. The history of this Goan church is as interesting as the beautiful architecture that this church in Goa is proud of. Basilica of Bom Jesus has now been declared a World Heritage Monument. The sacred relics of St.Francis Xavier are kept in this church. St.Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa, died while on a sea voyage to China on December 2, 1552. As per his wishes, the following year, while transferring his remains to Goa, it was found that the saint's body was as fresh as the day it was buried. This miraculous phenomenon continues to attract the devout from all lands, and an Exposition or public viewing of his body every ten years attracts lakh of pilgrims.
ABOUT GOA SE CATHEDRAL
The Se Cathedral is dedicated to St. Catherine. It was on her feast day, 25th November 1510, that Alphonso de Albuquerque conquered Goa. The Cross of Miracles, placed in the cathedral, attracts lot of people. It seems the Goans had a vision of Christ on this cross and the rock on which it was found was said to spout water. Today, the cross is slowly growing. Earlier, it was at Se Cathedral that the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier were shown to the public.
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