Church of St. Francis Xavier (Melaka) explained

Church of St. Francis Xavier
Location:12 Jalan Banda Kaba
Malacca
Country:Malaysia
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Tradition:Latin Rite
Dedication:Saint Francis Xavier
Architectural Type:church
Style:Neo-Gothic
Years Built:1849
Completed Date:1856
Spire Quantity:2
Parish:Malacca Vicariate Forane (under Roman Catholic Diocese of Malacca-Johor)

The Church of St. Francis Xavier (Malay: Gereja St. Francis Xavier) is a church in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.

History

The church was built in 1849 on the site of an old Portuguese church by a French priest, Father Farvé. The finishing touches of the building were completed in 1856 by Father Allard, with the present-day presbytery built in 1874.[1]

Architecture

The church is a twin-spired neo-gothic structure. It is believed that the church was modeled after the Cathedral of St. Peter in Montpellier, Southern France, which closely followed the older church’s original construction, except for a portico which was added on in 1963.[2]

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: St Francis Xavier’s Church Malacca. Malacca. 20 December 2017.
  2. Web site: St Francis Xavier’s Church Melaka. Malacca by Hotels.com.