Basilica of Bom Jesus
| Basilica of Bom Jesus | |
|---|---|
Basílica do Bom Jesus (Portuguese) | |
Front of the Basilica of Bom Jesus | |
Basilica of Bom Jesus | |
| 15°30′3.14″N 73°54′41.44″E / 15.5008722°N 73.9115111°E | |
| Location | Old Goa, Goa |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Basilica |
| Style | Baroque architecture, Portuguese colonial architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1594 |
| Completed | 1605 |
The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus; Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Catholic basilica in Goa, in the Konkan region of India. The church is a pilgrimage centre and recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The basilica is located in Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the body of St Francis Xavier.
Bom Jesus (meaning, "Good Jesus" in Portuguese) is the name used for the Ecce Homo in Portuguese speaking countries. It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World.
It was made a basilica in the pontifical decree “Priscam Goae” on 20 March 1946.