The
Se Cathedral was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese
under Afonso de Albuquerque
over a Muslim army, leading to the capture of the city of Goa in 1510.
Since the day of the victory happened to be on the feast of Saint
Catherine, the cathedral was dedicated to her. The Se Cathedral's tower
houses a large bell known as the "Golden Bell"
on account of its rich tone. It is said to be the largest in Goa, and
one of the best in the world. The main altar is dedicated to Catherine
of Alexandria, and there are several old paintings on either side of it.
On the right there is a Chapel
of the Cross of Miracles, where a vision of Christ is said to have
appeared in 1919. There are six main panels, on which scenes from the
life of Saint Catherine are carved. There is a huge gilded reredos above
the main altar. |
| Inside View Of The Se Cathedral Church |
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The Cross Of Miracle
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| The Golden Bell |
I need to mention you that in old goa there many places which u hv to visit like corlim industrial estates,temples,karambolim lake....etcand one u need to work on ur caption
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