Santa Cruz Church

Santa Cruz Church

Elevated: 5.2.1833Â Â Â Â Feast: Last Sunday of October

History: The Chapel of Quepem was founded in 1855. It was filial to the church of Paroda. It was made of parish by provision of 5.2.1833. Some repairs were carried out in 1889.

Architectural notes:

• Neo-Roman design
• Medium size, 3 bays x 3 storeys
• Niches in side bays hold statues of saints
• Bell frame at gable apex
• Finials of spear-and-ball type
• Large concrete porch with plaster designs in relief