GOA OLD AND FAMOUSE CHUCHES

more commonly known as Sé Cathedral was built to commemorate the victory of Afonso de Albuquerque over the Muslim army. Since the day of the victory happened on the feast of Saint Catherine the cathedral was built in her honor. The church was enlarged in 1552 commissioned by Governor George Cabral. The church was consecrated in 1640. The cathedral was presented by a “Golden Rose” by Venerable Pope Pius XII. This rose is placed on the casket of St. Francis Xavier. The architectural style of this cathedral is Portuguese-Manueline, the exterior is Tuscan and the interior is Corinthian.