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.

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 ...

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 ...

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: For over six decades, the Exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa has ... candles for the past 70 years at Old Goa during the feast, and Goencho Sahib has always been ...