While Goa is well-known for its beaches, fun-filled celebrations and the Carnival, there is so much more to be discovered in ...

He also noted that preparations for the feast of the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese ... depicting the life and mission of St Francis Xavier, which was staged across Goa. The exposition secretariat ...

The 45-day exposition of St Francis Xavier's relics in Old Goa concluded, attracting over 80 lakh pilgrims. The event highlighted India's secularism, with participation from diverse religious ...

The feast day of St Francis Xavier is being celebrated today in Goa, southern India, with a special Mass at the Bom Jesus Basilica. Since 1782, the Basilica in the city which St Francis evangelised, ...

Let's delve into why St. Francis Xavier is referred to as the 'Sāib of Goa' or 'Gôencho sāib'. The story goes back to the 17 th century... The improbable victory of the Portuguese troops against the ...

(Image: IE) In December 2024, banks were closed for 17 days and these holidays included Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Christmas, Goa Liberation Day, and the usual weekend breaks. RBI classifies ...

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.

widely venerated as the ‘Sāib of Goa’. How, and when did this happen? The improbable victory of the Portuguese against the Marathas in 1683 has long been credited to the divine intercession of St ...

“We need to be messengers of hope in society, especially to the dejected and needy people,” he said, adding that Pope Francis has invited ... types of abuses. St Joseph Vaz did the same ...

PANAJI, Jan 5 : The 45-day exposition of the holy relics of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa culminated on Sunday, with the authorities estimating that over 80 lakh pilgrims participated in the decennial ...

travelled to Sri Lanka to commemorate the feast day of Saint Joseph Vaz on 16 January. Originally from India, Saint Joseph Vaz, the apostle of Sri Lanka, was canonised by Pope Francis during his ...