Saint Queen Ketevan's Relics in Old Goa: Research and Archaeological Works

Archaeological research in Old Goa has uncovered fragments of the urn that once held the relics of Saint Queen Ketevan, along with those of two Augustinian friars. These discoveries, made in 2004 and 2006, provide rare physical evidence of a significant historical artifact lost after the convent's decline in the 19th century. The study contextualizes these findings within the broader cultural heritage of Old Goa, highlighting their importance for understanding the architectural and religious history of the region. By analyzing the remnants of the urn and its ornamentation, researchers have shed light on the fate of Queen Ketevan’s relics, which were venerated in the Augustinian Convent of Our Lady of Grace during the Portuguese colonial era.

Losa Mendiratta, S. D. (2025). Saint Queen Ketevan's Relics in Old Goa: Research and Archaeological Works. Cezanne. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.22897072