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Goa - Se Cathedral in Old Goa

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

After visiting Basilica of Bom Jesus we headed over to the other side of the road to see Se Cathedral. 

Se Cathedral also known as Se Catedral de Santa Catarina is one of the oldest religious structure in Goa and one of the largest churches in Asia. 
Se Cathedral 

Cathedral Interiors

Main Altar

Altar
Se Cathedral was built by the Portuguese to commemorate their victory over Adil Shah under the governance of Afonso de Albuquerque in the 15th century. The day the Portuguese were declared victors, it was the feast of St. Catherine. That is how the Cathedral got its name, Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina.
Altar

Altar

Altar

The construction of the Cathedral started in 1562, was completed in 1619 and was consecrated in 1640. 
Altar

Altar

Altar

The Cathedral is constructed in the shape of a Cross. It is colored white both on the inside and the outside. It has beautifully carved pillars in its premises. The ceiling is more than four storey tall. 
Altar

Altar

Altar

The Main Altar is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria, apart from that there are many other altars in its premises. This is the first one I have come across with some many altar's. 
St. Peter

Altar

Altar

The Cathedral also houses many old paintings, but as the premises is not well lit up the photos are not crisp and clear.
Altar

Altar

Altar

A little sound and it echo's in its premises. I can imagine, that when the Hymns are sung, the sound will travel the length and breadth of the church. The sound of the hymns will be soothing to the ears.
Altar

Church Interiors

Statue of  Jesus

After taking photos, which are unclear due to lack of lighting, we moved on to see Church of St. Francis of Assisi. 
Se  Cathedral

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