Feast of Goencho Saib celebrated

04 Dec 2017 08:52 PM | Old Goa

The feast of Goencho Saib, or Saint Francis Xavier was celebrated on Monday with traditional pomp and gaiety.



This year the feast was celebrated on the 4rd of December and not the 3rd. The theme for this year’s feast : Like Saint Francis Xavier, the love of Christ urges us on.

The main celebrant for the high mass on Monday was Bishop of Udupi Gerald Iasaac Lobo.

Archbishop Felipe Neri Ferrao concelebrated the mass that was attended by thousands.

These were not only Goans but people from neighboring states and of all faiths. Masses took place throughout the day and in not only local languages but also Spanish and Italian besides Portuguese.  

Reporter: | Desk: Glenn Costa | Editing: Bhakti Pai Balgi



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