Basilica of Bom Jesus

Local nameBasilica of Bom Jesus
LocationGoa, India

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Catholic basilica located in Goa, in the Konkan region of India. The iconic church is a pilgrimage centre and recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The basilica is located in Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier.Bom Jesus is the name used for the Ecce Homo in countries of the Lusosphere. This Jesuit church is India's first minor basilica, and is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture and Portuguese Colonial architecture in India. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World.

Pope Pius XII raised this sanctuary to the status of basilica via the Pontifical decree “Priscam Goae” on 20 March 1946. The decree was signed and notarized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini.

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Opening hours

Mon - Sat: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sun: 10.30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Masses:
Sun: 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m. (English), 6 p.m.
Weekdays: 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 6 p.m.

Admission

Admission to the basilica is free.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Bom_Jesus

Official website http://bomjesus.org/

Address India

Coordinates 15°30'2.53" N 73°54'41.003" E

Tours and activities: Basilica of Bom Jesus

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Full-Day Goa Shore Excursion Including Lunch at Spice Plantation

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