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PANJIM: A distinguished delegation from the Vatican on Tuesday attended the decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa, one of the most significant spiritual events in the region. The visit marks a momentous occasion in honouring the rich history and heritage of the State.
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His Excellency Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute of the Secretariat of State, conveyed his happiness in attending the event. In his address, he shared a message of love, emphasising that to love God is to love others, and underscored the importance of doing one’s best for others. “This brings us here to Goa for the Exposition,” he said, adding that the heritage of St Francis Xavier is priceless.
His Excellency Bishop George Koovakad, Cardinal-Elect, Coordinator of the Apostolic Journeys, also expressed his gratitude, describing the moment as profoundly sacred.
The visiting Vatican delegation included Monsignor Javier Domingo Fernández González, Chief of Protocol of the Holy See, who previously served as the Counsellor at the Vatican Embassy in New Delhi; His Excellency Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, Coadjutor Archpriest of the Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome; His Excellency Bishop Flaviano Rami Al-Kabalan, Apostolic Visitor for the Syrian Catholic Faithful residing in Europe and Procurator of the Syrian Catholic Church in Rome; Dr Melania Iermieri, Assistant for the Apostolic Journeys.
The Vatican delegates took time to visit the museum and attend Mass.
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PANJIM: Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai will host a distinguished nine-member delegation from the Vatican at the Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula, on Wednesday, November 27, at 10 am.
