Q315
When was Bom Jesus Basilica established?
A.
1590
B.
1580
C.
1594
AnswerD.
1570
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The basilica was commissioned by the religious order of the Jesuits; its construction began in 1594 and the church was consecrated in 1605. The basilica was built specifically to house the relics of St Francis Xavier (1506 - 52), which were shifted to the basilica in 1624.