Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa

centralized pandemonium · June 11th, 2005, 06:44 PM

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Visitors from India and overseas flock to the Basilica of Bom Jesus in
Old Goa, built in 1605, and now declared a World Heritage Monument. The church houses the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa, who died while on a sea voyage to China on December 2,1552. The following year, while transferring his remains to Goa, in accordance with his wishes, it was found that the saint's body was as fresh as the day it was buried. This miraculous phenomenon continues to attract the devout of all lands and an Exposition or public viewing of his body every ten years attracts lakhs of pilgrims. During the 450 years of Portuguese rule in Goa, St. Francis Xavier was believed to have afforded protection to the rulers who handed over their symbols of office to the saint during every changeover of the office of Governor General. The Saint had miraculous healing powers, which were experienced by the erstwhile Nizam of Hyderabad when he came for the Exposition of 1878.

centralized pandemonium · June 11th, 2005, 06:45 PM

I will start a poll when I found more closeup pics.

Hindustani · June 11th, 2005, 06:46 PM

Absolutly beautiful.

Luckystreak · June 12th, 2005, 10:50 AM

India101 · February 7th, 2010, 05:16 AM

Looks like it needs a clean up

http://www.flickr.com/photos/christl...fr/1500283550/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sillie_r/2546045480/

ahiliya fernandes · October 30th, 2012, 12:15 PM

The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus) is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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 of Portuguese rule.
'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus') is the name used for the infant Jesus. The Jesuit church is India’s first minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is more than 400 years old and is open to the public everyday. The body of St. Francis Xavier is kept in a well-decorated casket, which can be seen in the photographs below. Solemn exhibitions of the 'body' are held every ten years.

sursena · November 29th, 2012, 02:38 PM

The true Indian temples are much better.

June 11th, 2005, 06:44 PM	#1
centralized pandemonium Satyameva Jayate Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Can-duh-a Posts: 2,906 Likes (Received): 0	Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa Basilica of Bom Jesus Visitors from India and overseas flock to the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, built in 1605, and now declared a World Heritage Monument. The church houses the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa, who died while on a sea voyage to China on December 2,1552. The following year, while transferring his remains to Goa, in accordance with his wishes, it was found that the saint's body was as fresh as the day it was buried. This miraculous phenomenon continues to attract the devout of all lands and an Exposition or public viewing of his body every ten years attracts lakhs of pilgrims. During the 450 years of Portuguese rule in Goa, St. Francis Xavier was believed to have afforded protection to the rulers who handed over their symbols of office to the saint during every changeover of the office of Governor General. The Saint had miraculous healing powers, which were experienced by the erstwhile Nizam of Hyderabad when he came for the Exposition of 1878. __________________ Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he gets drunk and sunburned every weekend. www.ironaddicts.com Last edited by centralized pandemonium; June 12th, 2005 at 06:10 PM.

June 11th, 2005, 06:45 PM	#2
centralized pandemonium Satyameva Jayate Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Can-duh-a Posts: 2,906 Likes (Received): 0	I will start a poll when I found more closeup pics. __________________ Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he gets drunk and sunburned every weekend. www.ironaddicts.com

February 7th, 2010, 05:16 AM	#5
India101 . Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney ~ Mumbai Posts: 9,640 Likes (Received): 443	Looks like it needs a clean up http://www.flickr.com/photos/christl...fr/1500283550/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/sillie_r/2546045480/ __________________ ███████ ███████ ███████

October 30th, 2012, 12:15 PM	#6
ahiliya fernandes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8 Likes (Received): 0	The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus) is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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 of Portuguese rule. 'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus') is the name used for the infant Jesus. The Jesuit church is India’s first minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is more than 400 years old and is open to the public everyday. The body of St. Francis Xavier is kept in a well-decorated casket, which can be seen in the photographs below. Solemn exhibitions of the 'body' are held every ten years. __________________ electronic cigarette

November 29th, 2012, 02:38 PM	#7
sursena Brazilian CybercitiZen Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 940 Likes (Received): 114	The true Indian temples are much better. __________________ To create enemies is not necessary to declare war, just say what you think "Para criar inimigos não é necessário declarar guerra, basta dizer o que pensa" MLK Christianity and Islam are two sides of the same coin. And both were very harmful to Humanity, probably 2 of the main disasters on Earth! Question everything you hear and read!!!

June 11th, 2005, 06:46 PM	#3
Hindustani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,015 Likes (Received): 7	Absolutly beautiful.

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