It is famous for being the hometown of Joseph Vaz, the patron saint of Sri Lanka.

By way of commemorating, their occupation they established the a chapel of Nossa Senhora de Saúde.

The façade of the church is typical of early Baroque architecture with composite Corinthian pilasters and bas-reliefs.

The fan shaped quadrants are a variation on the quarter circle type form of a free flowing curve.

The Patron of Goa Blessed Joseph Vaz wrote his famed Letter of Bondage at this church in 1677.

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