PANJIM: The 18th decennial Exposition of the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier will begin in Old Goa on November 21, 2024, and will end on January 5, 2025.
The theme chosen for the solemn Exposition is, 'Xubhvortomanache Porgottnnar Ami' (We are messengers of the Good News). Both, the theme and a special logo that has been designed for the event focus on the responsibility of every Christian in spreading the message of love, hope and peace to the four corners of the world.
A special prayer to be prayed every day by people in their homes, churches, chapels, and small Christian communities has been prepared. The exposition committee has urged every faithful and all people of good will to pray that the event may bring about a renewal of Christian life and help in spreading peace and harmony among all.
An art exhibition on St. Francis Xavier will be put up during the Exposition. Prominent artists from Goa and India have been invited to contribute.
The Church in Goa and Daman, along with the Universal Church, is also preparing for the Jubilee Year 2025, and the theme chosen by Pope Francis for this spiritual event is, 'Pilgrims of Hope'. During this year of preparation, priests have been urged to organise pilgrimages with their parishioners - especially catechism children and the youth - to Old Goa.