CHURCHES OF GOA
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Goa, Jewel of India, is studded with temples and churches, which
remain as silent but forceful witnesses to the intense religious
history of the diverse people who lived here. Hence a pilgrimage to
Goa is a unique experience.
Church of Our Lady of Rosary
The Rachol Seminary
Church of St. Francis of Assisi
The Se Cathedral
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Other Churches of 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.
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.
