Our lady of Good Hope

Candolim, Goa, India (1560)

Our Lady of Good Hope is the majestic Mannerist Neo-Roman church of Candolim situated at the foot of the hills of Candolim and facing the Nerul river. The primitive church was constructed in 1560 by Fr.Pedro de Belem and dedicated to Our Lady of Hope. After Verem, the Franciscans are believed to have built this beautiful church. Although it was repaired and remodeled in 1661, six years later it was demolished and rebuilt.

The feast of the patroness was celebrated in ancient times on the 16th of December, later the date of the feast was shifted to the 27th of December but from 1997 onwards the feast is celebrated on the 19th of December. The main altar of the church is dedicated to Our Lady of Hope.

 

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Source: "365 Days with Mary" by Michael O'Neill

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