The 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 Old Goa.
The last Exposition of the relics was held a decade ago in
2014-15.
The
dates for the celebrations were announced two years in advance to help the
pilgrims plan their participation in the event.
A special decree is issued to announce the spiritual event,
which draws people from across the world.
“In conformity with a long-standing practice, followed by
the Archdiocese of holding Solemn Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis
Xavier every 10 years, the Solemn
Exposition be held in 2024, beginning on Thursday, 21 November 2024, and ending
on Sunday, 5 January 2025,” the statement read.
A special committee comprising lay men and women and
religious sisters and priests has been constituted to carry out arrangements
for the Exposition.
