Among the various churches in Old Goa, there is a large collection of ruins near the western side of the historic site. Half a church spire rises into the sky, towering over the lush green surroundings. All around the tower are crumbling arches, stone walls, and ruins of what was once one of the largest churches in Goa. These are the ruins of the Church of St. Augustine, which was built between 1597 and 1602 by Augustinian Friars who landed in Goa in 1587. It was considered one of the…