Church of St. John of God (Diu) explained

Church of St John of God
Fullname:Igreja de São João de Deus
Pushpin Map:Gujarat
Pushpin Mapsize:220
Map Caption:Shown next to Gujarat
Coordinates:20.7119°N 70.9917°W
Location:Diu Town
Country:India
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Status:Ruins
Functional Status:Inactive (since 1835 AD)
Architectural Type:Church
Style:possibly Baroque
Years Built:1687 AD
Diocese:Archdiocese of Goa and Daman
Province:Province of Diu
Bishop:Filipe Neri Ferrão

The Church of St. John of God (Portuguese: Igreja de São João de Deus) or officially the Royal Hospital and Convent of Saint John of God (Portuguese: Hospital Real e Convento de São João de Deus) was a monastery and hospital that existed in Diu until its destruction in 1832–1835 AD.[1] It was dedicated to Our Lady of Carmel and run by a Hospitaller order.[2] After its collapse, its services were moved to the nearby Church of St. Francis of Assisi[3] According to historical maps, the church adjacent to a cemetery, which is still in use today.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Religious Arquitecture.
  2. Web site: The First Beginning In India-The Order In Goa.
  3. Web site: St. Francis of Assisi Church.
  4. Web site: Site of Royal Hospital and Convent of Saint John of God.