Sunday, February 3, 2019

PATRIARCHAL SEMINARY OF RACHOL

Rachol Goa, India,10 min(4.7 km)via Margao-Chandor-Curchorem Rd/Margao –Curtorim-Macasana Rd/St Joaquim Road and Raia-Santimol Rd
The sprawling quadrangular building, housing now the Seminary, was constructed by the Jesuits.Rachol Seminary was originally built as a church by the Portuguese in 1580 and it was later a fortress and prison. It was converted into the diocesan seminary in 1762.
The Rachol Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Snows whose feast day is celebrated on the 1st Sunday of August. However the main feast day of the Rachol Church is celebrated on Jan 1st as this day is dedicated to Bom Jesus. The fair remains for a day only.
Timings: 7 AM - 6:30 PM from Mon - Sat and Sun 8 AM - 6:30 PM.


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