The Church of Nossa Senhora da Graca

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Graca, Elevated: 1959 , Feast: 5th February

History: Originally a chapel, called the “ Capela de Batalhao”, 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 present church building was inaugurated on 1.1.1977.

Architectural notes:

• Modern design
• Large size, single storeyed
• Front wall has tile-mosaic showing scenes from life of Jesus Christ
• Cross mounted on single cuboids tower that rises above the church