St. Francis of Assisi Church (Diu)
St. Francis of Assisi Church in Diu, DNDD, India, is a church built in the year 1593, at the time of Governor Pero de Naya.[1][2] It was the first church to be built by the Portuguese on Diu Island.[3] Built on the southern part of the island, it overlooks the Arabian Sea. It was the friary of the Franciscan order. The church is still in use, though only occasionally.
| St Francis of Assisi Church | |
|---|---|
| Igreja de São Francisco de Assis | |
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Diu | |
St Francis of Assisi Church Shown next to Gujarat | |
| 20°42′45″N 70°59′21″E | |
| Location | Diu Town |
| Country | India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Tradition | Liberal Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Hospital |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Semi-Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Baroque |
| Years built | 1593 |
| Groundbreaking | 16th century |
| Completed | 2007 (renovation) |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 1 |
| Bells | 1 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province of Diu |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Goa and Daman (since 1533) |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Filipe Neri Ferrão |
Hospital era
Following the collapse of the Church of St. John of God in 1832, the cloister was converted into a hospital and used for about 184 years.
Architecture
The church is situated near St. Paul's Church and St. Thomas Church and stands on top of a 20-step staircase.[1]
References
- "St. Francis of Assisi Church". diu.gov.in.
- "Church Of St. Francis Of Assisi, Diu". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- "Have you visited these churches in Diu".
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