St Sebastian's Chapel
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St Sebastian's Chapel
St Sebastian's Chapel, located in the Fontainhas area of North Goa, was built in 1818 and is a charming whitewashed church dedicated to St Sebastian, who is believed to have helped people affected by plague and other diseases. The chapel is famous for housing a unique crucifix of Jesus with open eyes, originally from the Palace of the Inquisition in Old Goa, symbolizing a warning to those accused of heresy during the Inquisition period.
Architecturally, it has a small nave with a narrow corridor and a staircase leading to the choir room. The chapel also contains a statue of the Virgin Mary, marquetry chests, and intricately carved screens from a church in Diu, reflecting Goa's rich colonial and religious heritage. Every year, the area around the chapel hosts a vibrant festival in mid-November to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Livrament, attracting many visitors who come to appreciate its cultural, historical, and spiritual significance.
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