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Goa, a tiny emerald land on the west coast of India, the 25th State in the Union of States of India, was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961. It was part of Union territory of Goa, Daman & Diu till 30 May 1987 when it was carved out to form a separate State. A very striking feature of Goa is the harmonious relationship among various religious communities, who have lived together peacefully for generations. Though a late entrant to the planning process, Goa has emerged as one of the most developed States in India and even achieved the ranking of one of the best states in India with regards to investment environment and infrastructure...

 

PRIME CHURCHES IN GOA :

The Chapel of St. Xavier: Architecturally, it is of the Doric order. The Chapel was within the enclosure of the College of St. Paul and was dedicated either to St. Anthony or to St. Jerome. As the chapel was used by St. Francis Xavier, it was re-dedicated to him after his canonization in 1622. The original chapel fell into ruins in 1570 and the present chapel was rebuilt in 1884.

 

The Church and Convent of St. Monica: The Convent was sanctioned in 1598 and its foundation was laid by the Archbishop Dom Frei Alexio de Menezes who was also the then Governor of Portuguese India on July 2nd 1606. Its work was completed in 1627. It is a huge three-storied building of laterite with a large inner courtyard and many halls are painted with floral decorations and scenes from the Holy Bible. The convent was subsequently called the Royal Monastery of Santa Monica. It was the first nunnery of the East.

 

Basilica of Bom Jesus (Old Goa): Built in the 16th century, it is the most famous church of all churches in Goa. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, kept in a glass casket are enshrined here. This church is dedicated to infant Jesus and is now a world Heritage Monument.

 

Se Cathedral (Old Goa): Most imposing of all the churches at Old Goa. This Cathedral has five bells of which one is famous Golden Ball, which is said to be the biggest in the world. In this Cathedral also lies the famous growing cross, which is said to have grown in size over the years.

 

The Church of Mae De Deus (Saligo): Built in 1873 it is a fine example of Gothic Art and enshrining the Mae De Deus (Mother of God) brought from the ruins of the convent of Old Goa. It is well illuminated at night.

 

Church of St. Francis of Assisi (Old Goa): The entrance and the choir are in Manueline style; the interior is illustrated with a profusion of carvings and exquisite paintings.

 

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