Visit this religious gem on Goa's sleepy Chorao island

Rohan Fernandes

The chapel of St Jeronimus is located at Madel, Chorao, Goa's biggest riverine island. The chapel is the only remaining relic of the Chorao seminary.

Goa|Chorao Island|St Jeronimus chapel Chorao Island | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

The 16th century chapel was also known as a celestial school as spirituality and theology were taught here.

Goa|Chorao Island|St Jeronimus Chapel|Heritage value | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

The chapel has a circular dome on top and a pillared verandah around it.

Goa |Chorao Island|St Jeronimus chapel Unique architecture | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

It was built in 1761 and is polygonal in shape.

Goa|Chorao Island|St Jeronimus chapel Chorao Island | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

A Mass is celebrated here on the occasion of the feast of the patron.

Goa | Chorao Island|St Jeronimus chapel|Greek architecture | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

The chapel, which was in a deteriorating condition, was restored by the Directorate of Archives & Archaeology in 2008.

Goa |Chorao Island|St Jeronimus chapel Chorao Island|Gallery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

It is surrounded by a wall which has a seating arrangement from the inside.

Goa |Chorao Island|St Jeronimus chapel Chorao Island|Scenery | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

The chapel is located on a hill and one has to trek for 300 to 400 meters to get there.

Goa |Chorao Island|St Jeronimus chapel Chorao Island|Hill climbing | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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