Churches and Convents of Goa

About this place

On the panel : "The church of Saint Cajetan modeled after the original design of Saint Peter's church in Rome, was built of laterite blocks in the second half of the 17th century by Italian friars. Greek cross on plan, this church is constructed in Corinthian style, having a rectangular tower on either side atop the facade to serve as belfry, the niches below have statues of apostles. The interior is divided by massive Corinthian pillars supporting a large circular dome further crowned by a lantern shaped dome of lesser circumference. The aisle end with an octagonal room, is serving as sacristy. On the two sides of the apse, the rich floral designs on the ribbed vault and a decorative wooden pulpit projecting from the pier are worth mentioning. The main altar, dedicated to Our Lady of Divine Providence and the three subsidiary altars with twisted shafts, on each side of the halls, having figures of Holy Family, our Lady of Piety and other saints including Saint Cajetan are exquisitely carved in baroque style. The paintings depict scenes from the life of Saint Cajetan besides other events".

Brief description

Source : http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/234

The churches and convents of Goa, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies – particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier – illustrate the evangelization of Asia. These monuments were influential in spreading forms of Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque art in all the countries of Asia where missions were established.

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