Miracles Community Sanguem UK

Miracles Community Sanguem UK, est 2023.


Brief history of Our Lady of Miracles Church, Sanguem, Goa -

Portuguese Name: Nossa Senhora dos Milagres Igreja em Sanguem, Goa

Also Known As: The Sanguem Church

Historical Background:
The original Sanguem Church existed in 1763 in Zambaulim.
A Sanguem chapel, affiliated with the Parish Church of Zambaulim, was blessed in 1853.
In 1858, it was elevated to a Parish Church, and a church building was constructed.
The original structure was small and known as the "Military Chapel" for many years.

Modern Structure:
A new church building was constructed in 1977.

Parish Community:
The parish serves over 8,500 Catholics.

Feast Celebration:
The Feast of Our Lady of Miracles, also called the Purumentache Fest, is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May.