Tuesday, 30 August 2016

basilica of bom jesus




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The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (PortugueseBasílica do Bom Jesus) is located in GoaIndia, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1][2] The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The church is located in Old Goa, which was the capital of Goa in the early days ofPortuguese rule.[3]
'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus') is the name used for the Ecce Homoin 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 in India.

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