@ivysana03
Do you know the history of this church in goa?
Well let me tell you about it.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa.
Built 1594–1605 by Jesuits
Consecrated 1605, Baroque gem
Holds the incorrupt body of St. Francis Xavier since 1624
Silver casket + stunning Italian marble mausoleum (1698)
UNESCO World Heritage Site (1986)
Famous for decadal Exposition (last: 2014-15)
India’s most iconic church & top pilgrimage spot
#Goa #BomJesus #StFrancisXavier
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