St. Francis Xavier Church
Overview
- •The St Francis Xavier Church (Portuguese: Sao Francisco Igreja), also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India.
- •The St Francis Xavier Church (Portuguese: Sao Francisco Igreja), also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India.
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- The St Francis Xavier Church (Portuguese: Sao Francisco Igreja), also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
History
- •Before 1771, a chapel stood at the site and functioned under the jurisdiction of the Our Lady of Queen of Martyrs Church in Assolna.
- •It remained subordinate to that parish until 29 September 1805, when it was granted independent church status.
- •A local tradition associates the area with the missionary activities of St.
- •Francis Xavier in the sixteenth century.
- •According to these accounts, Xavier arrived at Cabo de Rama by sea and later travelled to Velim, situated about 14 km (8.7 mi) inland.
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The St Francis Xavier Church (Portuguese: Sao Francisco Igreja), also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India. The St Francis Xavier Church (Portuguese: Sao Francisco Igreja), also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India.
It is about 3.3 km from central Cavelossim.
The most comfortable months are January, February, March and November; April is the hottest, with highs around 33°C.
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October to March
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