St Sebastian Chapel

The Chapel of St Sebastian, located in the charming Fontainhas area of Panjim, Goa, is a functioning Roman Catholic chapel built in 1818. It is distinguished by a crucifix that once resided in the Palace of the Inquisition in Old Goa, featuring the unique detail of Christ's open eyes. This feature was intentionally designed to instill fear in those brought before the Inquisitors during a period when religious conformity was enforced. The chapel is dedicated to St Sebastian, known for his miraculous interventions during plague outbreaks. The surrounding Fontainhas neighborhood, with its colorful buildings and narrow lanes, adds to the chapel's appeal.