The Our
Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located in Panjim, Goa at a distance of 1.5 km from Panjim Kadamba
Bus Stand,
India. The Church conducts mass every day in English, Konkani, and Portuguese. The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is one
of the famous churches in Goa.The colonial Portuguese Baroque
style
church was first built in 1541 as a chapel on a hill side overlooking
the city of Panjim.
The architecture of the Mary Immaculate
church is a beautiful blend of the Portuguese-Baroque and Goan styles. The
imposing façade is distinctive with its
two towers and even taller belfry. It can be seen from a great distance, and is
sometimes known as the ‘crown’ of Panaji.
The interior of the church is simple. The
church has a couple of altars. The main altar is dedicated to Mary Immaculate,
on the left is Jesus crucified and to the right is Our Lady of the Rosary.
Beautiful statues of St. Paul and St. Peter are seen beside the altars. The St.
Xavier's Chapel is another attraction of the church.
Night
view of Mary Immaculate Church
The feast of the Our Lady of the Immaculate
Conception Church is celebrated on 8th December every year. During the feast
this church is beautifully decorated with lights and the entire Church Square
is occupied by a lively fair. The church area has been the venue of numerous
film shootings. Standing on the gallery
of the church, you can see the entire view of the lovely Panjim city.
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