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      • The holy relics of St. Francis Xavier are preserved in a silver casket in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. Every 10 years, the mortal remains are taken down for an exposition. The exposition travels in a formal procession from the Basilica of Bom Jesus to the Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina, or just Sé Catedral.
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  2. The Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier is a momentous event held in Old Goa, Goa, India, every ten years, attracting pilgrims and tourists from around the world. This significant religiouscelebration honors St. Francis Xavier, a revered Spanish missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

  3. Nov 5, 2022 · The decennial exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier, popularly known as “Gõycho Saib” will be held between November 21, 2024 and January 5, 2025 at Old Goa, Cardinal and Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Ferrao stated. The last exposition of the relics was held in 2014-15.

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  4. Dec 2, 2015 · The Relics of St Francis Xavier are known to have been preserved and venerated in churches and chapels in Old Goa, Margao, Panaji and Canacona in Goa, as well as in Mumbai. Elsewhere in the world, the Relics are reported to have been enshrined in reliquaries in Japan, Macau, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Canada and USA.

  5. May 14, 2024 · The Catholic church in India with relics of St. Francis Xavier. FREAKN | Shutterstock. St. Francis Xavier's remains in Basilica of Bom Jesus, in Goa, India. V. M. Traverso - published on...

  6. Nov 5, 2022 · For the Catholic faithful in Goa and Daman, the upcoming Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier is a God-given opportunity to learn to walk together as pilgrims of hope.

  7. Nov 22, 2014 · Devotees from around the world formed a queue of more than 1km long to venerate the relics of St Francis Xavier, which are on display until January 4 in the former Portuguese colony.

  8. Nov 5, 2022 · The decennial exposition of the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier, popularly known as Gõycho Saib, will commence on November 21, 2024, and end on January 5, 2025. His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, has issued a special decree to announce the spiritual event which draws lakhs of people from across the world.