Basilica of Bom Jesus, India

Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Roman Catholic Minor Basilica located in Old Goa about 10 km from the city of Panjim, India. The Basilica of Bom Jesus was built between 1594 and 1605 when it was consecrated by Dom Alexio de Menezes, Archbishop of Goa. The basilica is probably most famous for the relics of Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa which are held inside the basilica. St Francis Xavier is believed to have miraculous powers to heal and numerous pilgrims come to the basilica from all over India.

The tomb of St Francis Xavier was carved by the Florentine sculptor Giovanni Battista Foggini, while the casket which contains the remains of St Francis Xavier is made of silver. The Basilca of Bom Jesus is widely considered as one of the richest churches of Goa and one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in India.

Basilica of Bom Jesus became the first church in India with a status of Minor Basilica in 1946. It was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1986.

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