Panaji, 03 Dec 2014: The feast of St Francis Xavier who is famously known as ’Goan Saab’ began on high note on Wednesday, December 3 in Goa.
Lakhs of devotees from across the world participated in the celebrations that was held in the premises of Basilica Church located in Old Goa. The government also had declared holiday for educational institutions on Wednesday.
The bali pooja which began at 10.30 a.m was led by Cardinal Oswald Gracious. As many as 100 Bishops including Goa Church Bishop Philik Neri Ferrao, Sindhu Durga Bishop Alwyn Baretto, Bishops from Portugal Carlos, Ajwera and Juje Afrido were present during the ceremony.