Description
Must View
Quadrangular pediment at the top of the un-plastered façade
Carved columns both inside and outside
Statue of St. Francis Xavier
The main altar with carvings and gilding
Gilded reredos with the statues of St. Ignatius and the Infant Jesus
The reredos has within it a large statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola protecting the Infant Jesus. His eyes are raised to a carved disc, once more bearing the Jesuit emblem of “IHS”. Above this medallion is a depiction of the Holy Trinity, i.e. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.
Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament
Chapel of St. Francis Xavier
On the southern side of the transept lies the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier. This chapel has carved and gilded columns and wood-carved floral decorations. This is where the relics of the saint are kept. There is a gorgeous silver statue placed in front of the silver casket where the body of St. Francis Xavier reposes
Sacristy – chest containing the Golden Rose
Painting of the relics of the saint
Paintings of the saints
Modern art gallery paintings, especially “The Last Judgement” and “Genesis”
Reviews
To write a review, you must login first.
Similar Items