Our Lady of Victory Church in Revora is the parish church of the village and one of the better-known churches in the Colvale area. It stands in a peaceful setting and has a long history of rebuilding, pastoral care and local devotion.
Basic profile
- Location: Revora, Colvale post, Bardez taluka, North Goa, India 403513.
- Dedication: Our Lady of Victory.
- Portuguese name: Nossa Senhora Da Victoria Igreja Em Revora, Goa.
- Popular name: The Revora Church.
- Parish size: Around 500 Catholics.
History
The church was first built in 1653. It was burned and destroyed in 1705, and the present church was later built in 1952 at a short distance from the old site.
The church was blessed on 31 December 1952 and has been administered by the Capuchin friars since 1982.
Parish life
The parish is small but steady. It serves the Catholic families of Revora and also has one of the more attractive village settings in the Bardez region.
The parish is linked with a primary school and with the nearby chapel at Nadora, which falls under its care.
Feast and devotion
The feast of Our Lady of Victory is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year. It is the main parish feast and a time when the village gathers in celebration.
The parish also holds devotion to St Anthony in October, showing the layered devotional life of the church across the year.
Church building
The present church is a white Neo-Gothic building with three storeys and twin bell towers. Its pointed arches and conical tops give it a striking appearance in the village landscape.
The old church site remains part of the parish memory, but the present building is the one in active use today.
Institutions and chapels
The parish runs Our Lady of Victory Primary School, and the parish also looks after Holy Cross Chapel at Nadora. These places extend the parish’s work beyond the main church.
Address
- Address: Our Lady of Victory Church, Revora, Colvale, Goa 403513.
Present significance
Today, Our Lady of Victory Church at Revora remains a living parish church with a clear village identity. Its 1653 origin, 1952 rebuilding and May feast make it a significant church in the Colvale area.