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Bom Jesu Church, Old Goa - India (2018)

The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus; Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Roman Catholic basilica located in Goa, India, and is part of the Churches and convents of Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica is located in Old Goa, former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.
'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus') is the name used for the Ecce Homo in the countries of Portuguese colonization. The Jesuit church is India's first minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture and Portuguese Colonial architecture in India. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World. - wiki

construction of the church was completed in 1605 and it houses the body of St Francis Xavier and millions of tourists and pilgrims come to the church for the annual feast on dec 3. 

clicked using the 1DXmkII and 11-24 lens on april 24, 2018

Old Goa, India

Bom Jesu Church, Old Goa - India (2018)
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