Church of St. Cajetan

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Address: Holy Hill, Old Goa
City: Panaji
State: Goa
Location: South West India
Year of Construction: 17th Century AD
Constructed By: Italian Friars
Type of Construction: Medieval
Type of Building: Church
Other Deities: St. John, St. Cajetan and St. Agnes
Religion: Christianity
Accomodation: Accomodations are available in the hotels and lodges of Panaji.
Accesibility: Panaji is very well connected to the near by cities.


Church of St. Cajetan :

The vast and stunning Church of St. Cajetan is located about half a kilometer away to the north east of the Se Cathedral, and quite near the ruins of the Viceregal Palace. The Church of St. Cajetan was originally known as Church of Our Lady of Divine Providence. This church, which has been modeled on the primary design of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, is architecturally Corinthian both externally and internally. The golden altars with exquisite carvings are in delicate Baroque style. The Church building itself is built of laterite blocks and is plastered with lime.

Built along the lines of the Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome, the Church of St. Cajetan is one of the visually appealing structures in Old Goa. The St Cajetan church was built by Italian friars of the order of Theatines, who were sent by Pope Urban VIII to preach Christianity. Although the church is dedicated to Our Lady of Divine Providence, it has been name after St. Cajetan, the founder of the Order of Theatines. The construction of the Church achieved completion in 1661.

The Church of St. Cajetan is the only surviving domed church in Goa. The body of the church is divided into a nave and two aisles. There are three altars on each side of the main altar. The three altars on the left side are dedicated to the Holy Family, Our Lady of Piety and St. Clare, while the altars to the left are dedicated to St. John, St. Cajetan and St. Agnes.

On entering the Church one finds three altars on the left, dedicated to the Holy family of Our Lady of Piety and St. Clare. To the right, the altars of St. John, St. Cajetan and St. Agnes are situated. The largest of the altars on the right hand side of the church is dedicated to St Cajetan. There is an adorned wooden pulpit emerging from one of the piers. The existence of a well has led to the speculation that the site was once the location of a Hindu temple.

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