Basilica of Jesus is located near the city of Panaji, the state capital of Goa. The Church is one of the finest examples of architecture in the Baroque style of the times of the Jesuits in India. In it the relics of St. Francis Xavier, who was regarded as a kind of patron Saint of Goa. He was in Goa in 1542 and was only there for 4 months, but has since returned several times in this Indian state. And even after his death he was buried in China, two years later, his remains were reburied in Goa, according to his will.

The construction of the Church began in 1594 and lasted until 1605, when it was consecrated.

The front part of the temple is a mixture of ionic, Corinthian and Doric architectural traditions. On the walls are provided with three rows of Windows, one above the other. Inside, as expected, is the main altar, the sacristy and the choir, supported by a row of columns. At the rear there is a bell tower and two chapels. The chapel, which is a silver sarcophagus with the remains of the Saint, decorated with intricate wood carvings and paintings of Francis Xavier. And his tomb, the construction of which took a decade, finished in Florentine marble of different colors.

Now the Basilica of Jesus has the status of a cultural heritage site and masterpiece of world architecture, and is a place of pilgrimage for both Christians and members of other religions. Especially the interest in the Church is increasing at a time when the incorrupt relics of St. Francis Xavier put up for worship that happens every 10 years. Last time this event was held in 2004. It is believed that the remains of the Saint have healing powers.