The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a World Heritage Monument as well as one of the finest baroque churches of Goa.
The Church was built between 1594-1605 and dedicated to Bom Jesus (Good Jesus). The name of Jesus is symbolically represented by the letters ‘IHS’ and is found embellished throughout the Basilica.
The IHS is also the monogram of the Society of Jesus, popularly known as the Jesuits, who usually stamped their churches with this insignia.
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Old Goa 403402, Goa, India.
Ph: +91-832-2285790
Email: rector@bomjesus.in
Web : http://www.bomjesus.in/