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Know About Reis Magos Church |
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While
exploring the skyline across the Mandavi river from Panjim, at ferry
boat point visitors are bound to note majestic white monument on the
other side of the river. This fascinating architectural beauty is
Reis Magos Church. Dedicated to St. Jerome, Reis Magos church also
known as Church of the Three Magi Kings was constructed in the 1555
and according to local legend site of ancient Hindu temple was
converted into church with some new construction. Typical Hindu
temple architecture of Vijayanagar temple architecture style is
distinctly visible to support this legend.
Unlike the sparking white outerside, interiors of Reis Magos Church
are quite colourful and impressive, even the wooden supports are
multi colored and show depictions of the Three Wise Men going with
gifts to see Baby Jesus Christ.
At the time of annual feast of Reis Magos Church [6 January] entire
village get filled with waves of celebration and a procession is
taken out. During the celebration Biblical story of the three Kings
and their journey to the Infant Jesus is acted out by local youth
probably due this church is also famous as Church of the Three Magi
Kings. |
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Location, Traveling & How to Reach Reis Magos Church |
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Reis
Magos Church is situated on banks of the Mandovi river in the
Village Reis Magos on the road passing through the village and
heading to famous Calangute and Candolim beaches. Visitors can catch
the bus, hire a taxi / auto or cross the Mandavi river by ferry boat
to reach this church. |
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Magic of Goa Significant Information |
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Annual
Feast day is the most suitable time to visit the church though one
can visit any time round the year. Reis Magos Church and Reis Magos
Fort are most famous landmarks of the Reis Magos village Goa. |
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