St Francis Xavier Church Melaka
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Church of St Francis Xavier, Melaka Overview
St. Xavier Church Melaka is a catholic church located in Jalan Laksamana, Malacca. The 19th-century twin-spired neo-Gothic structure facing the Melaka River is well known for its Catholic Masses and is one of the most popular churches in Melaka.
Visitors are allowed to attend the church masses and explore the premises. Church of St. Francis Xavier held the title for being the longest church built by the Paris Foreign Missionary and takes inspiration from the Cathedral of St. Peter in Montpellier in southern France. The best time to visit is during the night hour when the church is illuminated by a faint blue glow.
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Structure & Layout of St Francis Xavier Church
- The interior of the church features a cemented floor which was completed in 1920.
- The interior encompasses white walls and colored glass windows.
- The church is a twin-spired neo-gothic structure and is located near the riverside of Melaka.
- There are two statues in front of the church, one belonging to St. Francis Xavier, after whom the church is named.
- The other statue is named after Yajiro Anjero, a Japanese samurai who met St. Francis Xavier and gave rise to the idea that Japan can be a suitable place to spread Christianity.
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