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. Tomb of St Francis Xavier VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The marble-and-jasper tomb
has four bronze plaques Practical Information
depicting scenes from the North Goa district (Tiswadi taluka).
saint’s life. Built in a mixture Rua das Naus de Ormuz, Old Goa.
of Italian and Indian styles, the Tel (0832) 228 5790.
silver reliquary containing Open daily. ^ during mass. m
the sacred relics is surmounted 5 7am, 8am & 6pm Mon–Sat
by a cross with two angels.
(Konkani); 8am, 9:15am & 6pm
(Konkani), 10:15am (English) Sun.
Art Gallery & Professed House.
Open daily.

KEY
1 Chapel of the
Blessed Sacrament
2 Altar of Our Lady of Hope
3 Altar of St Michael
Sacristy 4 Basalt Stone Tablet features the
Jesuit motto, IHS or Iaeus Hominum
Salvator, means “Jesus the
Saviour” in Greek.

. Wooden Pulpit
The figures of Jesus
and several Evangelists
are beautifully carved
on the pulpit.

Façade
This is the only Goan church not covered in
lime plaster. Its original coat was removed
in 1956, exposing the soft red laterite beneath.
Each of the three doorways and six windows is
flanked by elegant pillars and basalt detailing.

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