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‘Goycho Saib’ Exposition: Raia P’yat plans to ferry devotees to Old Goa for free
The Exposition of St Francis Xavier’s relics is scheduled to begin on November 21 this year and conclude on January…
Goa, Marathas and Goencho Saib
This year the St Francis Xavier feast will not be celebrated on December 3, as this day falls on an…
Feast of Goencho Saib.
The feast of St. Francis Xavier, Patron of Goa, and affectionately addressed Goencho Saib will be celebrated on December 4…
An insight into the life of Goencho Sáib
Saint Francis Xavier was the sixth and the last child born to Dom João de Jassu y Atondo and Doña…
Goencho Saib – From Old Goa to the House of Commons
For the first time ever, the Feast of St Francis Xavier will be celebrated at the House of Commons, London,…
A Celebration of ‘Goencho Saib’
Constructed in 1928, the 94 year old chapel of St Francis Xavier in Caranzalem is a striking symbol of the…
In life and beyond, Goencho Saib was a labourer for harmony
The Healer, harmoniser and hand-holder has kept Goa together and safe