Parishioners of St Andrew’s Church take part in the annual Penitential Procession of the Saints (Santanchem Pursanv) at Goa Velha on Monday. Life size statues of 31 saints belonging to the Franciscan Order are taken around the village annually on the fif

 Parishioners of St Andrew’s Church take part in the annual Penitential Procession of the Saints (Santanchem Pursanv) at Goa Velha on Monday. Life size statues of 31 saints belonging to the Franciscan Order are taken around the village annually on the fifth Monday of Lent. Thousands gather to witness and take part in the procession.