St. Francis Xavier's Church

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St. Francis Xavier's Church along Jalan Laksamana, formerly Riverside, in Malacca was completed in 1856 on the site of an old Portuguese church by a French priest, Father Farvé.

Construction started in 1849. The twin-spired Gothic church was named after the famous Catholic missionary who visited Malacca on several occasions from 1545 to 1552, on his way to the Far East.

Photos of St Francis Xavier's Church

The St Francis Xavier Church.

St Francis Xavier's Church Photo Gallery

Front view and one of the spires of the St. Francis Xavier's Church.

(left) Front view. (right) One of the spires.

Front view of the St. Francis Xavier's Church.

Interior of the St. Francis Xavier's Church.

Icon of the Madonna and Child at the St. Francis Xavier's Church.

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