The Church of St. Francis Xavier (Malay: Gereja St. Francis Xavier) is a church in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.
| Church of St. Francis Xavier | |
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Gereja St. Francis Xavier (Malay) | |
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| 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 | 1849 |
| Completed | 1856 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 2 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Malacca Vicariate Forane (under Roman Catholic Diocese of Malacca-Johor) |
History
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The church was built in 1849 on the site of an old Portuguese church by a French priest, Father Farvé. The finishing touches of the building were completed in 1856 by Father Allard, with the present-day presbytery built in 1874.[1]
Architecture
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "St Francis Xavier's Church Malacca". Malacca. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ "St Francis Xavier's Church Melaka". Malacca by Hotels.com.
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