The St. Francis church is considered as a landmark in Kochi fort, built by the Portuguese in the year 1503. This church is the oldest European church in India. The church originally constructed by ...

St Francis Church, located in Fort Kochi, Kerala, is renowned as one of the oldest European churches in India, with its origins tracing back to 1503. Built by Portuguese Franciscan friars who ...

Kochi: Pope Francis always showed a deep appreciation for the Indian Church, gifting five saints to the country. The Pope had a strong desire to visit India, which unfortunately never materialised.

Said to be introduced in Kochi and neighbouring areas by St Francis Xavier in the 1500s, Devostha is performed by men in open spaces close to midnight during Lent. In Fort Vypeen, its Portuguese ...

The St. Francis church is considered as a landmark in Kochi fort, built by the Portuguese in the year 1503. This church is the oldest European church in India. The church originally constructed by ...