Church of St. Francis Xavier, Malacca City

Church of St. Francis Xavier
Gereja St. Francis Xavier  (Malay)

Main façade of Church of St. Francis Xavier
Location 12 Jalan Banda Kaba
Malacca
Country Malaysia
Denomination Roman Catholic
Tradition Latin Rite
History
Dedication Saint Francis Xavier
Architecture
Architectural type Church
Style Neo-Gothic
Years built 1856
Completed 1859
Specifications
Number of spires 2

The Church of St. Francis Xavier (Malay: Gereja St. Francis Xavier) is a church in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.

History

Image of the church in 1930-1940

The church was built in 1856 on the site of an old Portuguese church by a French priest, Father Farvé. The finishing touches of the building were completed in 1859 by Father Allard, with the present-day presbytery built in 1874.[1]

Architecture

The church is a twin-spired neo-gothic structure. It is believed that the church was modeled after the Cathedral of St. Peter in Montpellier, Southern France, which closely followed the older church’s original construction, except for a portico which was added on in 1963.[2]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Church of St. Francis Xavier.

References

  1. "St Francis Xavier's Church Melaka". Malacca by Hotels.com.
  2. "St Francis Xavier's Church Melaka". Malacca by Hotels.com.

Coordinates: 2°11′42.9″N 102°15′2.3″E / 2.195250°N 102.250639°E / 2.195250; 102.250639

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