This huge architectural marvel is venerated by people from all walks from life and religions. To the locals it is simply called "Fullancho Khuris" meaning the "Cross of Flowers". This is because the white cross at the entrance of the Church is forever decorated by big flower garlands and candles. Many families queue up at this cross to make special intercessory prayers as it is often said by that all favors asked for a this Church are most certainly granted. On any day at the Shrine you will find scores of people making pilgrimages at the Cross. Some even offer masses and novenas for favors granted. Such great is their devotion and dedication to the Church

St. Francis Xavier
The Patron Saint of Goa, and one of the first Jesuits and miss-ionary to Asia, who died in 1552.

Basilica of Bom Jesu
Old Goa, now declared a World Heritage Monu-ment houses the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier

Se Cathedral
The most imposing churches among all at Old Goa. Its vaulted interior overwhelms its visitors

Bambolim Cross
In Goa, to the locals it is simply called "Fullancho Khuris" meaning the "Cross of Flowers".

Rachol Seminary
The famous Seminary is surrounded by the remains of a moat of an old Muslim fort and unending rice fields.