The Blessings of Goencho Saib

Updated on Friday, August 6, 2021

The Rector of the Basilica de Bom Jesus, Rev. Fr. Patricio Fernandes S.J initiated the restoration work of the iconic Mastrillian Casket in which repose the sacred and precious relics of St. Francis Xavier, the Patron Saint of Goa. The casket is now restored to its former pristine glory. The restoration work was accomplished with the collaboration of the Archeological Survey of India and Church appointed supervisors. The silver casket bearing the relics of the Saint was taken in a solemn procession from St. Paul’s College to the Basilica on 19 February 1624, two years after having been declared a Saint and who is reverently referred to as ‘Goencho Saib’ by the people of Goa. The Basilica of Bom Jesus has created a new website ST. FRANCIS XAVIER OFFICIAL https://www.stfrancisxavierofficial.com/bom-jesus-goa/. With just a click the faithful can now gain access to relevant information of all church activities such as the celebration of Masses, Blessed Sacrament adoration, novena services, Biblical teaching, retreats and the recitation of the daily rosary.

Stay tuned for Blogs and radio services. As a response to the faith and hope filled desire of the distressed people of Goa and of goans and others from all over the world who requested prayers from the Shrine, the Rector of the Basilica has initiated the daily VIRTUAL HEALING PRAYER SERVICE from 6pm through 9pm WITH THE RELICS OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER. The feed back from the recipients is a confirmation that the process is moving in the right direction. The healings, miracles and peace experienced is AMDG.