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Where is Mother of God Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Mother of God Church is located in Majorda, Goa. It is dedicated to Mary, Mother of God, honoring the divine maternity of the Virgin Mary.
When is the feast of Mother of God Church celebrated?
The feast of Mother of God Church is celebrated on January 1. This observance honors Mary, Mother of God and draws parishioners from Majorda, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Mother of God Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Mother of God Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Majorda, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Mother of God Church?
During the feast of Mother of God Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Majorda, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church is located in Nagoa, Verna, Goa. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Succour, another name for Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
When is the feast of Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church celebrated?
The feast of Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church is celebrated on June 27. This observance honors Our Lady of Succour and draws parishioners from Nagoa, Verna, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Nagoa, Verna, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church?
During the feast of Our Lady of Succour and Good Success Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Nagoa, Verna, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Church of Our Lady of the Sick located and to whom is it dedicated?
Church of Our Lady of the Sick is located in Quelossim, Goa. It is dedicated to its patron saint.
When is the feast of Church of Our Lady of the Sick celebrated?
The feast of Church of Our Lady of the Sick is celebrated according to the local parish tradition, typically involving a novena of masses and a solemn procession through Quelossim, Goa.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Church of Our Lady of the Sick?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Church of Our Lady of the Sick reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Quelossim, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Church of Our Lady of the Sick?
During the feast of Church of Our Lady of the Sick, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Quelossim, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Our Lady of Health Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Our Lady of Health Church is located in Sancoale, Goa. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Health, Marian title invoking healing.
When is the feast of Our Lady of Health Church celebrated?
The feast of Our Lady of Health Church is celebrated on September 8. This observance honors Our Lady of Health and draws parishioners from Sancoale, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Our Lady of Health Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Our Lady of Health Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Sancoale, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Our Lady of Health Church?
During the feast of Our Lady of Health Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Sancoale, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Our Lady of Lourdes Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located in Utorda, Goa. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, honoring the Marian apparitions at Lourdes, France.
When is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Church celebrated?
The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Church is celebrated on February 11. This observance honors Our Lady of Lourdes and draws parishioners from Utorda, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Our Lady of Lourdes Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Our Lady of Lourdes Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Utorda, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Church?
During the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Utorda, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Holy Cross Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Holy Cross Church is located in Verna, Goa. It is dedicated to The Holy Cross, symbol of Christ's crucifixion and redemption.
When is the feast of Holy Cross Church celebrated?
The feast of Holy Cross Church is celebrated on September 14. This observance honors The Holy Cross and draws parishioners from Verna, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Holy Cross Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Holy Cross Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Verna, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Holy Cross Church?
During the feast of Holy Cross Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Verna, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Our Lady of Candelaria Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Our Lady of Candelaria Church is located in Camurlim, Lotoulim, Goa. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Candelaria, related to Candlemas.
When is the feast of Our Lady of Candelaria Church celebrated?
The feast of Our Lady of Candelaria Church is celebrated on February 2. This observance honors Our Lady of Candelaria and draws parishioners from Camurlim, Lotoulim, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Our Lady of Candelaria Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Our Lady of Candelaria Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Camurlim, Lotoulim, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Our Lady of Candelaria Church?
During the feast of Our Lady of Candelaria Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Camurlim, Lotoulim, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is St. Alex Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
St. Alex Church is located in Curtorim, Goa. It is dedicated to St. Alexius, patron of pilgrims and beggars.
When is the feast of St. Alex Church celebrated?
The feast of St. Alex Church is celebrated on July 17. This observance honors St. Alexius and draws parishioners from Curtorim, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of St. Alex Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, St. Alex Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Curtorim, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of St. Alex Church?
During the feast of St. Alex Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Curtorim, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Saviour of the World Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Saviour of the World Church is located in Lotoulim, Goa. It is dedicated to Jesus Christ, Saviour of the World, celebrating Christ as redeemer.
When is the feast of Saviour of the World Church celebrated?
The feast of Saviour of the World Church is celebrated on Feast of Christ the King (last Sunday before Advent). This observance honors Jesus Christ, Saviour of the World and draws parishioners from Lotoulim, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Saviour of the World Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Saviour of the World Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Lotoulim, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Saviour of the World Church?
During the feast of Saviour of the World Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Lotoulim, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is St. Rita of Cascia Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
St. Rita of Cascia Church is located in Maina, Curtorim, Goa. It is dedicated to St. Rita of Cascia, patroness of impossible causes.
When is the feast of St. Rita of Cascia Church celebrated?
The feast of St. Rita of Cascia Church is celebrated on May 22. This observance honors St. Rita of Cascia and draws parishioners from Maina, Curtorim, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of St. Rita of Cascia Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, St. Rita of Cascia Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Maina, Curtorim, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of St. Rita of Cascia Church?
During the feast of St. Rita of Cascia Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Maina, Curtorim, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Our Lady of Snows Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Our Lady of Snows Church is located in Rachol, Goa. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, title commemorating a miraculous snowfall in Rome.
When is the feast of Our Lady of Snows Church celebrated?
The feast of Our Lady of Snows Church is celebrated on August 5. This observance honors Our Lady of the Snows and draws parishioners from Rachol, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Our Lady of Snows Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Our Lady of Snows Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Rachol, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Our Lady of Snows Church?
During the feast of Our Lady of Snows Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Rachol, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.
Where is Our Lady of Snows Church located and to whom is it dedicated?
Our Lady of Snows Church is located in Raia, Goa. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, title commemorating a miraculous snowfall in Rome.
When is the feast of Our Lady of Snows Church celebrated?
The feast of Our Lady of Snows Church is celebrated on August 5. This observance honors Our Lady of the Snows and draws parishioners from Raia, Goa and surrounding areas.
What is the historical and architectural significance of Our Lady of Snows Church?
Dating back to the Portuguese colonial era, Our Lady of Snows Church reflects baroque architectural influences typical of Goan churches, with a whitewashed façade and bell towers. It has served the Catholic community of Raia, Goa for centuries and is a prominent local landmark.
What traditions are observed during the feast of Our Lady of Snows Church?
During the feast of Our Lady of Snows Church, the parish holds a novena leading up to the feast day, followed by a solemn high mass and a procession through Raia, Goa. Devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in music and dance, and enjoy community meals and cultural festivities.