Basilica of Bom Jesus - Goa

 

                   

Basilica of Bom Jesus,
Old Goa Road, 
Bainguinim,
Goa – 403402,
India.

The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Old Goa, India.The Basilica of Bom Jesus has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It IS one of the best examples of baroque architecture and Portuguese Colonial architecture in India.

Bom Jesus means good Jesus or infant Jesus.The church was declared as sacred in1605 by Alexio de Menezes.

The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.

                      

The exposition of the sacred relics is held every 10 years.

Feast of Saint Francis Xavier: Every year on 3rd December.

Mass Timings : Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM and 6:00 PM in Konkani,

10:15AM in English.

Monday to Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM 

A mass is held at the chapel of St Francis Xavier on 6th of every month: 10:00 AM.

 Holy Hour: First Friday of every month at 5:00 PM.

Must View : Statue of St Francis Xavier Chapel of St Francis Xavier Modern art gallery.

Official Website: www.bomjesus.org

Official Youtube Link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7jxJODQdFhWmnt-7lASWQ