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The Church of Our Lady of Springs ((ポルトガル語:Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Brotas)) is located in the vicinity of the Fort Anjediva on the Anjadip Island, off the West Coast of India under the administrative control of Goa, India. Initially, in 1502 AD, it was built as a small thatched chapel, but later, in 1506 AD, was made into a more permanent structure. It was rebuilt in 1682 and subsequently refurbished in 1729.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Not only politicians break promises ) 〕 An Insignia awarded by Rome as the ‘Mother Church’ is seen in this church. This Church is stated to be the oldest Christian church in India, outside of Kerala and visited by devotees from Karwar, Binaga and other villages of Karnataka and Goa.〔〔 〕 The ancient church was under the control of the Vicar of the diocese of Karwar, facing the city of Goa. The Church is now under the ownership of the Government of Goa but is administered by the Indian Navy who are in possession of the island to build a strategic naval base. ==History== History of the church is dated to August 22, 1502 AD when Fr. Henrique de Coimbra with other eight Franciscans, landed at Anjedipa Island as part of the second Portuguese expedition under the leadership of Pedro Alvares Cabral. A makeshift chapel was built in 1502 AD and first mass in Goa was held there. A permanent church was built at the same location in 1506 AD. The present church was re-built in 1729. The other landmark on the island is the Chapel of St Francis located near this Church, which has not been refurbished and is mostly in ruins.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Church of Our Lady of Springs」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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