The Majestic Old Church of Nossa Senhora de Graça
(Our Lady of Grace) popularly known today as ‘Grace Church’Margao, Salcete, Goa – India.
Water Colours 20 in x 16 in by Tony Fernandes 1990
From an old photograph taken during a visit to see a friend in Margao while on an annual vacation to Goa in the year 1973. (35mm Kodachrome Slide Film). A new church now stands in the same spot. However, the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima is in the same location.
History: Originally a chapel, called the Capela de Batalhão (Port. Chapel of the Battalion). Its construction began on 6.1.1812 and the first Mass was offered there on 3.5.1812. It was detached from the Holy Spirit Parish, Margao, and erected into a full-fledged Parish in 1959. The beautiful old church was demolished and the present church was built in its place. Inaugurated on 1.1.1977. Feast: 5th February
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Hi Mr. Tony,
do you have any information about the new church of O. L. Grace Margao, about its architecture, design etc
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