Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi explained

Denomination:Roman Catholic
Church of St. Franc of Assisi
Country:India
Location:Velha Goa
Founder:Franciscans
Functional Status:Functional
Completed Date:1661

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1661 by the Portuguese in the Portuguese Viceroyalty of India.[1] The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, together with a convent, was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed in Goa in 1517.[2] [3] [4] It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.

The structure

The following is the information as seen on the plaque beside the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.

Above the tabernacle in the main altar is a large statue of St. Francis of Assisi and Jesus on the cross, statues of St. Peter and St. Paul are seen below. The adjoining walls of nave retain painted panels depicting scenes from the life of St Francis of Assisi."

Notes and References

  1. News: The Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. 18 May 2017. Tourism Department, Government of Goa. https://web.archive.org/web/20170506094251/http://www.goatourism.gov.in/destinations/churches/129-the-convent-and-church-of-st-francis-of-assisi. 6 May 2017. dead.
  2. Encyclopedia: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi. Encyclopædia Britannica.
  3. News: Old Goa – Walk amongst Heritage!. The Navhind Times. 20 January 2017.
  4. News: A granary for North Goa once upon a time. Times of India. 15 November 2016.