Xavier, one of the co-founders of the Order was later sent on a mission to Goa, a former ... in yearly feast day celebrations. He continues to pray to St. Francis in times of need.

St. Francis Xavier, one of the most venerated Catholic saints in the world, arrived in Goa in 1542 as a Jesuit missionary. He played a crucial role in establishing Christianity in Goa and ...

is catching a glimpse of the ornate tomb of 16th Century saint and Jesuit St Francis Xavier at the iconic Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa from afar. Enshrined in an elaborate tomb carved by ...

The annual feast day of St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa, is one of the most important religious festivals in Goa. The exposition of the saint's four centuries-old mortal remains will be ...

Panaji: After venerating the relics of St Francis Xavier in Goa, a group of 116 faithful will be going on a pilgrimage to Sri Lanka for the feast of yet another saint close to the hearts of Goans ...

On his return to Goa in Feb 1552, he made plans for a trip to China. I P Newman Fernandes, in his book St Francis Xavier and Old Goa, said that Xavier then left for China, accompanied by Fr Gago ...

The feast of St Francis Xavier is held on December 3, the day St Francis Xavier was buried. St Francis Xavier, who was also called Goencho Saib (Lord of Goa), was Goa’s Patron Saint. During the ...

Born in the Castle of Xavier near Sanguesa, in Navarre, on April 7, 1506. Francis Xavier ... 1541 embarked on a long and dangerous voyage to Goa, India where he landed 13 months later.

It is perhaps Goa’s most famous church and among ... On December 3, Goans celebrate the Feast of St Francis Xavier. The next exposition is in 2014. St Francis Xavier is popularly known as ...

Panaji Dec 26, 2024 (ToI): After venerating the relics of St Francis Xavier in Goa, a group of 116 faithful will be going on a pilgrimage to Sri Lanka for the feast of yet another saint close to the ...