Goa Attractions
Chapel of St. Cajetan, the only church of Goa dedicated to the Holy
Family eminent for the inscription of "My House Is A House Of
The Words Of Christ". The Church of St. Cajetan, a simple 3-minute
walk from Se Cathedral, Visited by devotees of all sect, creed, class
and religion. It is a three storeyed Convent known for its Corinthian
columns and pilasters of massive proportion. Architecturally this magnificent
construction is an example of animated magic of exquisite craftsmanship,
highly praised as the essence of many churches.
To serve as belfry the façade has two towers, built of laterite
blocks and lime plasters. There are six altars apart from the major one,
honored to our lady of divine providence. The two-octagonal quarters
having domical tops on either side of the prime altar provides as the
sacristy. These altars are generously impressed and gilded in Baroque
style with warped rays and shapes of angles controlling in each. There
also have an adorned timber podium foretelling from one of the piers.
In the crossing, there exists a square raised platform that serves as
a pulpit.
The church also festooned with a tank, deliberately planned by the architect
to afford a better constancy to the structure. Italian friars made the
church of the Order of Theatines who were sent by the Pope Urban III
to sermon the Christianity in the kingdom of Golconda. Chapel of St.
Cajetan is a small church as compared to other Christian places of worship
but occupies a dominant role in making Goa a highly tourist destination.
The time schedule for the visitors of the basilica Bom Jesus is from
6 am to 6:30 pm. Everyday. The adornment in true Bquearo method complete
with curves and embellishments, its design was inspired from St. Paul
church. The portico of Basilica of Bom Jesus is a visual glee pompous
a mixture of Ionic, Doric and Corinthian styles in the columns. Admired
for the mortal remains of Goa's patron St. Francis Xavier, church of
Bom Jesus is a world-class spot of Christian devotees.
