DAILY PASS- The XIX Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier
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DAILY PASS- The XIX Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier
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The decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier, popularly known as “Goencho Saib”, will be held between November 21, 2024, and January 5, 2025, at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. The incorruptible remains of the Spanish Jesuit missionary are encased in a four-century-old silver Mastrillian casket at the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Every decade, the holy relics of St. Francis Xavier are brought down for the Exposition. During the Exposition, the mortal remains are taken in a procession to the Se Cathedral for veneration. The last solemn Exposition (XVII) occurred from November 22, 2014, to January 4, 2015. The Church in Goa and Daman, along with the Universal Church, is preparing for the Jubilee Year 2025. Pope Francis chose the theme “Pilgrims of Hope” for this spiritual event. The theme chosen for the Solemn Exposition is “Xubhvortomanache Porgottnnar ami”/“We are Messengers of the Good News.” A special Logo has been designed for the event. The Theme and Logo focus on every Christian’s responsibility to spread the message of Love, Hope, and Peace to the four corners of the world. A special “Prayer” has been prepared to be prayed every day by individuals and families in their homes, Churches, Chapels, Small Christian Communities, etc. During the Exposition, an art exhibition on St. Francis Xavier will be held. Prominent artists from Goa and India have been invited to contribute. On the occasion of the Exposition, a souvenir in the form of a Book on the life story of St. Francis Xavier, as depicted beautifully on the Silver Casket in which the saint’s Sacred Relics are kept, will be released. A special email ID has been created so people worldwide can write to seek more information about the Exposition. The email id is sfxexpo2024@gmail.com St. Francis Xavier, known as the “Apostle of the Indies,” passed away on December 3, 1552, on Shangchuan Island, China. Pope Paul V beatified him on October 25, 1619, and Pope Gregory XV canonized him on March 12, 1622. In 1624, St. Francis Xavier was designated co-patron of Navarre, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the greatest missionaries in history, often compared to Paul the Apostle.
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The XIX Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier will be held between November 21, 2024, and January 5, 2025, at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa.
This sacred event occurs every 10 years and draws people from across the world.
The last solemn Exposition (XVII) occurred from November 22, 2014, to January 4, 2015.
The incorruptible remains of St Francis Xavier are encased in a four-century-old silver casket.
The theme for the Exposition is “We are Messengers of the Good News”.
A special Logo has been designed for the event.
An Art Exhibition on St. Francis Xavier will be held during the Exposition.
Prominent artists from Goa and India have been invited to contribute.
On the occasion of the Exposition, a souvenir in the form of a Book on the life story of St. Francis Xavier will be released.
A special email ID has been created so people worldwide can write to seek more information about the Exposition. The email id is sfxexpo2024@gmail.com.
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