Church of St. Francis Xavier, Malacca City
Church of St. Francis Xavier | |
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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
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
- ↑ "St Francis Xavier's Church Melaka". Malacca by Hotels.com.
- ↑ "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
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