Basilica of Bom Jesus

Highlights

• Home to the grave of St. Francis Xavier.
• The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Catholic basilica in Goa, in the Konkan region of India.
• The church is a pilgrimage centre and recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
• The basilica is located in Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the body of St Francis Xavier.
• Bom Jesus (meaning, "Good Jesus" in Portuguese) is the name used for the Ecce Homo in Portuguese speaking countries.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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Website: http://bomjesus.org

History

• •Construction work on the church began in 1594.
• •The church was consecrated in May 1605 by the archbishop, Aleixo de Menezes.
• •This world heritage monument has emerged as a landmark in the history of Christianity.
• •It contains the Catholic saint Francis Xavier's body.

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