The church of St.Cajetan in Old Goa, is located about 1/2 kms to the north
east of the Se Cathedral. Built in 1661 by the Italian friars of the Theatine
order, it is said to have been modeled on the original design of
St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Divine
Providence, but was named after St. Cajetan, founder of the Theatine order
and a contemporary of St Francis Xavier. The entire church is built of
laterite blocks and plastered with lime. It has two towers on either side
to serve as belfry. Besides the main altar there are six altars, three
on each side of the church.
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