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In 1953, the cathedral was presented with "The Golden Rose" by Venerable Pope Pius XII. The Golden Rose is a gold ornament, which the Popes of the Catholic Church have traditionally blessed and conferred as a token of reverence or affection. It is placed on the tomb of St. Francis Xavier.
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of the Cross of Miracles, where a vision of Christ is said to have appeared in 1619. There are six main panels, on which scenes from the life of Saint Catherine are carved. There is a huge gilded
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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.
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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
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It was commissioned by Governor George Cabral to be enlarged in 1552 on the remains of an earlier structure. Construction of the church began in 1562 in the reign of
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is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria, and there are several old paintings on either side of it. On the right there is a
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The architecture style of the Se Cathedral is Portuguese-Manueline. The exterior is
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The Se Cathedral also houses a baptismal font made in 1532 which was used by
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It had two towers, but one collapsed in 1776 and was never rebuilt.
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Mill Stones from the Gun Powder factory preserved at the church.
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Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Old Goa
Goa
India
São Paulo
Brazil
São Paulo Cathedral
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon Cathedral
Macau
Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, Macau

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