The Basilica of Bom Jesus is more than 408 years old and is open to the
public everyday. The body of St. Francis Xavier is kept in a
well-decorated casket, which can be seen in the photographs below.
Solemn exhibitions of the 'body' are held every ten years. Some photos
taken inside the church are attached for better understanding of the art
work of that time. These art works are called "murals". The mausoleum was designed by the 17th-century Florentine sculptor Giovanni Battista Foggini. It took ten years to complete. The casket containing his body is made of silver. The holy relics
of the saint are displayed every ten years during the anniversary of
the saint's death. His liturgical feast is the third of December. This December We all will Witness the ten years anniversary feast of
the saint's death.
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Besides all the holy places in Goa I would like to see something scenic :) lookin forward to it :)
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ReplyDeleteIt's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and preserves the remains of St. Francis Xavier, who was the founder and main member of the Society of Jesus. Explore all best hotels in Goa also.
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