Goa Churches


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About St. John the Baptist Church –The church of St. John the Baptist which is situated at Monte Benaulim was originally built nearer the shore and has been shifted to this present location in the year 1956. Every area on the main reredos and side altars are surrounded with decorations, […]

St John the Baptist Church – Benaulim


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About St Sebastian Church – The St. Sebastian Chapel of Aquem Alto was the oldest sanctuary, not only in Aquem but also in the old Salcette Parish from 1562 onwards with the exception of the fort of Rachol. This Chapel was under the domain of the Navelim Church, which was […]

St Sebastian Church – Aquem


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About St Michael’s Church – The Igreja de São Miguel Arcanjo (Church of St Michael the Archangel) is one of the oldest churches in Goa which was built by the Dominicans in 1544. It is also the only church in the town, serving one of the largest parishes in Goa. […]

St Michael’s Church – Taleigao



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About St Lawrence Church – Built by the- Jesuits in 1565 (and renovated later), the church of St Lawrence in Agassaim overlooks the village from its vantage point on the little hillock on which it is situated. Built in exquisite Portuguese style architecture, this 16thcentury church is a sight to […]

St Lawrence Church – Agassaim


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About St Clare Church –The local church of St Clara, grew up from a humble chapel of St Clara of Assisi, built by the Franciscan Friars in 1781. It became a full-fledged church on 18th October 1905 by separating itself from the adjacent Tivim parish. Of course, at that time […]

St Clare Church – Assonora


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About Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church –This church dedicated to Regina Martyrum (Our Lady of Martyrs) is over 400 years and was built in the vicinity of a Portuguese fortress on the banks of the river Sal. In the church compound lies the awesome statue of Christo Rei’ with […]

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church – Assolna