CHURCH OF ST. ANNE, TALAULIM Church of St. Anne has arguably the most ostentatious design that stands testament to the excellence of Jesuit architecture in Goa. Reconstructed by Mons Francisco do Rego with his own fund and with small contribution by the villagers, this church was later completed by Antonio Francisco da Cunha and the main alter was consecrated to St. Anne. |
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Construction of the Church of St. Anne began in 1577 by Monsignor Francisco de Rego (1681–1689) and its completion in 1695 fell upon the shoulders of his successor, Rev. Fr. Antonio Francisco da Cunha. Legend has it that while construction was in progress, an elderly villager by the name of Bartholomeu Marchon, had a vision of an old lady donning a hat with a staff in hand. The old lady ambled down the neighboring hill and promulgated to Bartholomeu that the Church under construction was her home, and that it was her intent to reside there. A similar apparition was also encountered by a Brahmin lady of high social standing, who happened to be gravely ill and almost in death's clutch. The celestial apparition anointed the lady with a miraculous cure and as a token of supreme gratitude, she embraced Christianity. Word of her miraculous cure percolated down to the village priest who instantly interpreted it as a sign of divine intervention, and without further ado, consecrated the church in honor of St. Anne. High up in the transept facing the sanctuary, one can see a relief picture depicting the scene of St. Anne with a staff in hand and wearing a hat as seen in the apparitions. More... A Igreja de Santa Ana ou Santana como é conhecida fica à poucos quilómetros de Panjim na margem direita do rio Siridão na localidade de Talaulim. A sua construção em estilo Barroco iniciada em 1577 foi concluída em 1695 e foi dedicada a Santa Ana, mãe de Nossa Senhora. Entre 1691-1695 sofreu obras de restauro dirigidas pelo Monsenhor Francisco Rego. Aos Domingos a Igreja com a pitoresca paisagem a volta é um ponto de atracção para um grande número de visitantes e reúne todas as condições para ser incluída no roteiro turístico de Goa. More... Church of St. Anne has arguably the most ostentatious design that stands testament to the excellence of Jesuit architecture in Goa. Reconstructed by Mons Francisco do Rego with his own fund and with small contribution by the villagers, this church was later completed by Antonio Francisco da Cunha and the main alter was consecrated to St. Anne. More... St. Anne Church Goa, commonly called Santana by the local people, is among the few Indian churches renowned world over for the splendid and beautiful architecture. Architectural excellence of St. Anne Church is one of the finest illustration for the blend of Indian and European architectural styles. Located on the banks of river Siridao in a small Goan village Talaulim, St. Anne Church was reconstructed by Mons Francisco do Rego with his own money and some contribution from the villagers. but his death didn't allow him to complete the construction work, which was completed afterwards by Father Antonio Francisco da Cunha. More... The Goa government is renovating the 430-year-old Santa Anna Church in Talaulim that has long been a victim of neglect. Also known as the Church of St. Ann or Santana at Talaulim (Santa is the Portuguese word for 'saint'), some 10 km from here, it is known to be an impressive church in central Goa, built on the banks of the Siridao river amid picturesque settings. More… St. Anna Church (1577) - Asia's largest surviving monument. Listed in World Monuments Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites. More… |
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