St. Jerome Church
Overview
- •St.
- •Jerome Church is a parish of the Catholic Church in Mapusa, Goa, India, in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman.
- •It is dedicated to the Church Father St.
- •Jerome.
Highlights
- St. Jerome Church is a parish of the Catholic Church in Mapusa, Goa, India, in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman.
- It is dedicated to the Church Father St. Jerome.
- The church also holds the shrine of Our Lady of Miracles and the feast day of Miracles is thronged by thousands of devotees every year.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
History
- •The community was founded in 1594 by a Franciscan priest, Fr.
- •Jeronimo do Espirito Santo, and the parish church constructed the same year.
- •The church was expanded in 1674 to accommodate increased number of parishioners.
- •The church was partly destroyed in an accidental fire 27 April 1838, with repairs completed in 1839.
Architecture
- •The church represents an exquisite Baroque style.
- •It has three storeys, with three doors and three windows with round balustrade balconies on each storey.
- •At the rear of the church is a dome with the bell tower.
- •The roof is made of wooden planks.
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Architecture
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St. Jerome Church is a parish of the Catholic Church in Mapusa, Goa, India, in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. It is dedicated to the Church Father St. Jerome.
It is about 1.2 km from central Mapusa.
The most comfortable months are January and November; April is the hottest, with highs around 34°C.
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Best Time
October to March
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