Yes, The Ship Santa Cruz carrying the body of Fr. Francis arrived Goa on 14th 
March 1554 
The body was kept in the church of Ajuda Ribandar before taking to St. Paul’s  
Church  old Goa  next day 15th March 1554
 
How old is the Ribandar Church
Records  say it was founded in 1565 i.e. about 9 years later
Was there a small church or  Chapel in its place by the same name?


Church Pic
https://flic.kr/p/6hg44C

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