St Estevam
St Estevam
Juvem or Shakecho Juvo | |
|---|---|
Island | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Taluka | Ilhas |
| Named for | St Estevam Igreja |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | approx. 1,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postcode | 403107 |
St Estevam is an Island in Ilhas, Goa, India. St Estevam is known also 'Juvem' and in the past was known as "Shakecho Juvo" - the isle of vegetables - known for its long, seven-ridged, light green ladyfingers. Therefore the people of Juvem came to be nicknamed ‘bhende’. Juvem is rich in historical heritage and natural beauty.
Conversion to Christianity was started by the Portuguese in the 1550s.
Churches
St. Estevam Church
The St. Estevam Church is a beautiful Church, enhanced by its lantern-shaped dome. In 1575 the Jesuits built the church at the site of Ravalnath temple, initially with mud and palm fronds.
In 1683, the Maratha King Sambhaji conquered the Island and the church was burnt. In 1759 the church was rebuilt.
Notable people
- Angelo da Fonseca, one of India's great artists, was born in St Estevam in 1902. Having studied under Rabindranath Tagore in Kolkata, he was subsequently condemned and expelled from Goa by the Portuguese Colonial Government for his paintings. He had painted the Virgin Mary in a traditional Goan sari. His paintings has been displayed in major cities, worldwide.
- Dr Olivinho J. F. Gomes, born in St Estevam in 1943, died 2009, had a deep knowledge of Konkani language history. A noted scholar, poet & Professor of Konkani language, he had written more than 40 books.
See Also
References
- http://www.navhindtimes.in/panorama/history-and-heritage-st-estevam-church
- Prof. Prajal Sakhardande
- Dr Olivinho J F Gomes Obituary: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=63406