St. Anthony's Church stands in the heart of Siolim village, a whitewashed Portuguese colonial church that has been the focal point of the community since the early years of the Goan conversion. The present building dates mostly from the nineteenth century, though the parish itself is much older. The facade is typical of Goa's many village churches — restrained, clean-lined, and painted an almost dazzling white against the tropical sky.
Inside, the church is darker and cooler than you expect, with a carved wooden altar and painted panels in the Portuguese tradition. The feast of St. Anthony on June 13 is celebrated with a procession through the village and is the biggest event in the local calendar. The church and its immediate surroundings are a quiet, pleasant corner of Siolim even outside feast days.