The following extract is from a Photo Blog by Mr. Rajan Parrikar published 24/10/2010.(http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2010/12/24/our-lady-of-socorro)

 

Socorro here refers to the village in Bardez, Goa, not the town in New Mexico, USA (site of the Very Large Array).

 

The Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro was built in 1763, and is ensconced in serene, picturesque surroundings. Its annual feast is celebrated every year on November 21. There are 4 altars inside, the main one dedicated to Our Lady of Socorro. Architectural highlights of the edifice are summarized below.

 

     From: "The Parish Churches of Goa" by José Lourenço (Amazing Goa Publications, 2006)

 

• Mannerist Neo-Roman, large, 5 x 3

• Sequence of Arch-Rectangle-Oculus-Niche

• Template has angels in relief at base and Franciscan insignia ‘AM’ at top

• Tri-engaged columns in façade

• Reduplicated mouldings in ground storey

• Five quatrefoil openings in 3rd storey

• Twin towers with stacked-pot finials

• Oversized bell mounted outside right tower