Sé Cathedral, Old Goa
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Sé Cathedral, Old Goa

Sé Cathedral — Heart of Portuguese-Indian Catholic Heritage (Duplicate Entry)

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 2
Tradition · Christian
Period · Varies by tradition; founded 1562-1619 CE

Sé Cathedral, Old Goa

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Quick Reference

  • Location: Old Goa, North Goa, Goa (15.5035°N, 73.9111°E)
  • Tradition: Christian / Catholic
  • Founded: 1562-1619 CE
  • Key Feature: Largest church in Asia; UNESCO World Heritage Site; houses St. Francis Xavier's incorrupt body

Summary

Sé Cathedral of Old Goa (1562–1619) is the largest church in Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. Houses the Golden Bell (the largest in Asia). The Basilica of Bom Jesus (1605) houses the incorrupt body of St. Francis Xavier, exposed every 10 years (last 2024, drawing 2.5 million pilgrims).

Timeline Highlights

| Year | Event | |------|-------| | 1510 CE | Portuguese capture Goa | | 1542 CE | St. Francis Xavier arrives | | 1562-1619 CE | Sé Cathedral construction | | 1605 CE | Basilica of Bom Jesus built | | 2024 CE | St. Francis Xavier exposition |

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