Inside the dimly lit St. Francis Xavier's Church, a crucifix was hung
A cross hung at the far end of the church, with a row of stained-glass windows above it. The interior of St. Francis Xavier Church in Malacca is dimly lit. The only light inside comes from the stained glass windows. As its name suggests, this church was built to commemorate the achievements of Francis Xavier, a Jesuit who came to Japan as a missionary. Xavier was also a missionary here in Malacca for a time.
The body of Xavier, who died of a broken heart in Japan, was first transported to Malacca, which was then Portuguese territory. Later, it was transported to Goa, which is now Indian territory, where he is still buried.
| May 2014 ARCHITECTURE MALAYSIA | |
| CHURCH CROSS MALACCA STAINED GLASS |
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PHOTO DATA
No
8530
Shooting Date
Dec 2008
Posted On
May 16, 2014
Modified On
August 29, 2024
Place
Malacca, Malaysia
Genre
Architectural Photography
Camera
CANON EOS 1V
Lens
EF85MM F1.2L II USM
