Sandor, Church building in Vasai East, Maharashtra, India
The St. Thomas Sandor Church features traditional Indian architectural elements and stands at coordinates 19.366539 latitude and 72.804165 longitude in Palghar district.
The church traces its origins to 1564 when Portuguese noblewoman Donna Irina established a chapel named Our Lady of Help, with the first Mass held in 1566.
The church community speaks the Vadvali dialect and represents a mix of Konkani, Portuguese, Marathi, and British influences in their traditions.
The church holds regular services and celebrates its annual feast between December 9th and 15th, drawing members from the surrounding Vasai municipality.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul operates within the church structure, extending assistance to local residents through various charitable programs.
Location: Maharashtra
GPS coordinates: 19.36654,72.80416
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:04
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