Church of St. John of God (Diu)

The Church of St. John of God (or Igreja de São João de Deus) was a monastery and hospital that existed in Diu until its destruction in 1832–1835.[1] It was dedicated to Our Lady of Carmel and run by a Hospitaller order.[2] After its collapse, its services were moved to the nearby Church of St. Francis of Assisi[3] According to historical maps, the church adjacent to a cemetery, which is still in use today.[4]

Church of St John of God
Igreja de São João de Deus
Map of Diu from 1886 showing the location of the church (#73)
Church of St John of God
Shown next to Gujarat
20°42′43″N 70°59′30″E
LocationDiu Town
CountryIndia
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusRuins
Architecture
Functional statusInactive (since 1835 AD)
Architectural typeChurch
Stylepossibly Baroque
Years built1687 AD
Administration
ProvinceProvince of Diu
DioceseArchdiocese of Goa and Daman
Clergy
Bishop(s)Filipe Neri Ferrão

References
  1. "Religious Arquitecture".
  2. "The First Beginning In India-The Order In Goa".
  3. "St. Francis of Assisi Church".
  4. "Site of Royal Hospital and Convent of Saint John of God".
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