SFX Exposition 2014-15 Old-Goa. 17th public Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier will be held at Sé Cathedral Church from Nov 22, 2014 till Jan 4, 2015 Fr. Francis Xavier died at Shangchuan from a fever on 3 December 1552, He was first buried on a beach at Shangchuan Island. His incorrupt body was taken from the island in February 1553 and was temporarily buried in St. Pauls church in Malacca on 22 March 1553. An open grave in the church now marks the place of Xaviers burial. On 11 December 1553, Xaviers body was shipped to Goa. The body is now in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, where it was placed in a glass container encased in a silver casket on 2 December 1637. The right forearm, which Xavier used to bless and baptize his converts, was detached by Pr. Gen. Claudio Acquaviva in 1614. It has been displayed since in a silver reliquary at the main Jesuit church in Rome (see pic) Blessed Francis Xavier became Saint in 1622 (70 years after death) Latest video 9.9.2014 A short tour - Old Goa - Inside of Basilica etc 4.5mins https://youtube/watch?v=wsY6Cb14ucM Video: Shorter version - 2mins https://youtube/watch?v=QEpwhZimIcU What is Exposition? The Sacred body of the Saint (died 1552) in the silver glass casket (pic) is brought down for general public veneration (exposed to public to have a closer look), once in 10 years. Its a planned and organised event for wider public / devotees participation. Next, 18th Exposition would be in 2024-25 Watch video of 1994-95 (link below). Pope Francis is not coming or attending the Exposition as confirmed by Goa Bishop Palace. Either His Holiness too busy or not enough have been done by the Goa Church & Govt. authority. If the Pope visits Goa say in next 5 years, there could be a special or Private Exposition (unlisted). Did you know? During the initial expositions, the body was fully exposed (uncovered) and that one could even touch the body. Devotees were actually kissing the Saints feet and one lady even bit off the Saints toe. This is the place in the Basilica of Bom Jesus where the sacred relics are seen a top the marble mausoleum. These are close-up pics taken in July 2013 https://flickr/photos/joegoauk72/9413874953/ https://flickr/photos/joegoauk72/9413879743/ https://flickr/photos/joegoauk72/9413888959/ close-up pics water-marked GOA/JAN/95 from exposition 1995 https://flickr/photos/joegoaukextra4/7623616990/ Video: 1994-95 Exposition https://youtube/watch?v=DfAWydVGmkg Note: During last Expo 2004-05, no photography/Videography was allowed. Watch Part II (last day of the expo with procession etc) https://youtube/watch?v=ZPPynFnm6Yc Video: slide show - SFX relics https://youtube/watch?v=g_egxtjza9o Newer and older pics 4in1 Basilica of Bom Jesus Saints sacred body remains here all other times Open to all (Partly visible, see above pics) https://flickr/photos/joegoaukchurches2/4961053689/ Se Cathedral - the Exposition takes place in here (Transferred / Taken in a procession to and from Bom Jesus Basilica) https://flickr/photos/joegoauk50/6922892291/ Cassock / Vestment / Chasuble / Stoles once worn by the Saint This coffin was made during 1744 exposition and was used for all exposition until 1952-53. It has 3 keys - one each was kept with the Archbishop, the Governor and the administrator. The sacred relics were then transferred to the present one silver casket/Crystal coffin in 1953 https://flickr/photos/joegoauk72/9416661382/in/photostream/ Used during the Expositions Other relics (of the Saint) elsewhere in the world: Saints right forearm https://flickr/photos/joegoaukchurches2/4961052705/ In Rome https://flickr/photos/joegoaukextra4/8011096446/ Saints toe in Lisbon https://flickr/photos/joegoaukchurches/4177673396/in/photostream/ Another bone Relics in Macao St. Joseph Seminarys Sacred Art Museum Relics other Parts of Goa Relics (e.g. Small piece of bone) of Saint Francis Xavier are also found in the Holy Spirit Church, Margão, Church of St. Francis Xavier, Batpal, Canacona and St. Francis Xavier Chapel, Portais, Panjim Past public Expositions First Exposition: February 10-12, 1782 (3 days only) Second: December 3, 1859 to January 8, 1860 Third: December 3, 1878 - January 6, 1879 Fourth: December 3, 1890 - January 1, 1891 Fifth Exposition: December 7-10, 1900 (4 days only) Sixth Exposition: November 26 - December 28, 1910 Seventh Exposition: December 3, 1922 - January 7, 1923 Eighth: 1931: December 3, 1931 - 10 January 1932 Ninth Exposition: May 6 – 17, 1942 (12 days only) Tenth Exposition: December 3, 1952 - January 6, 1953 Eleventh: December 13 – 31, 1961 (Lasted till Dec 18, Goa liberation time) Twelfth: November 25, 1964 - January 5, 1965 (under Indian Regime) Thirteenth Exposition: November 23, 1974 - January 5, 1975 Fourteenth: November 21, 1984 - January 13, 1985 Fifteenth Exposition: November 21, 1994 – January 5, 1995 Sixteenth Exposition: November 21, 2004 – January 2, 2005 Note: There were many other occasions (unlisted, not being expositions) where the Saints Body brought down for public veneration for shorter durations and of longer breaks in between prior to 1782. updates: Preparations for Exposition Oct. 29, 2014 Video https://youtube/watch?v=aPtGPUJBlZE Pics https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15472162350/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15634245056/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15658564282/in/photostream/ Oct 7, 2014 video https://youtube/watch?v=V5SUCrSlt9o Pic https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15037228494/in/photostream/ 20 years ago.. 1994 - 95 Last day of ExpositionSacred Body taken in a procession back to Basilica of Bom Jesus https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15049199854/in/photostream Updates: Preparation for Exposition as on 6pm 12.11.14 Roads / Pavements https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15774706692/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15587731318/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15153188724/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15749447656/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15587328859/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15749455046/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15587980537/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15153177824/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15153728993/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15773149435/in/photostream/ Opp Se Cathedral (right) https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15749430066/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15588327890/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15773125135/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15587712978/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15588327890/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15749430066/in/photostream/ inside https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15773128395/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15588325010/in/photostream/ On the lawns, garden I wish they left this space opne https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15153166914/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15774686602/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15771247291/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15587704128/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15773111885/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15153155774/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15774675632/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15771237801/in/photostream/ Covered roof for Queuing ? https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15153177824/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15153150804/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15771234041/in/photostream/ another structure / Toilets opp Basilica, to the left of St. Agustine Church road https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15749457116/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15774725852/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15588006927/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15588362010/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15588010507/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15587343219/in/photostream/ Panaji Road https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15587759078/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15153217194/in/photostream/ Exposition 2014-15 Official website: sfxexposition2014/ Status as on 18.11.14 5pm 18th nov. 2014 5pm video https://youtube/watch?v=JnGy8tVkOmg Interior pavements done Preparations for Exposition image Preparations for Exposition View on flickr Preview by Yahoo https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15820225335/in/photostream/ Se Cathedral view https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15634802868/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15635366960/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15635365350/in/photostream/ At the Basilica https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15200777823/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15818325211/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15818315321/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15200236494/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15634785338/in/photostream/ The Relics Sacred Body of St. Francis Xavier https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15200770593/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15634791028/in/photostream/ This erected structure or hall is for multiple lines Queuing https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15635022967/in/photostream/ Two or double line queuing https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15821752242/in/photostream/ Some nuns https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15820199075/in/photostream/ Water tanks for Pilgrim cottages / Toilets https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15200228194/in/photostream/ Pilgrims shelter / Cottages / huts Towards Divar Ferry / Viceroy’s ark https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15820194165/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15634773258/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15635009357/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15200217064/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15200214644/in/photostream/ Towards Old-Goa renovated Jetty https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15820181115/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15634760458/in/photostream/ The Jetty https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15634757448/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15200204434/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15635323490/in/photostream/ Video 18.11.14 https://youtube/watch?v=JnGy8tVkOmg Update: 21.11.14 The Coffin will be brought down today evening in a private ceremony. The same will then be kept in the sacristy. Mass at 9.30am tomorrow morning (22nd Nov) in the pandal infront of Basilica the usual place for masses during Novenas & feast followed by a procession in which the Sacred relics / Coffin will be taken to Se Cathedral where it will remain for about 40 days for public veneration or kissing. No need to bring umbrellas this time to protect from sun while waiting in Q for hours. Covered pendal or structure provided though out. The Coffin will be kept in the middle this time in the Se cathedral. Devotees will have comparatively more time to view the relics / coffin as they will be moving in a semi-circular around the coffin. https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15200770593/ II Today’s visit to Old Goa 21.11.14 around 2pm Pics and video Pics Place for Exposition Giving final touch Se Cathedral https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15657797069/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15817976366/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15657790369/in/photostream/ Queuing arrangement https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15843182342/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15841832951/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15656298948/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15817991896/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15818015526/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15843217662/in/photostream/ TV Vans Doordarshan https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15656483290/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15843199912/in/photostream/ Road next to Basilica https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15656489950/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15841853871/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15657827659/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15656498580/in/photostream/ Faith Exhibition Hall https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15843217662/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15818023856/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15658092097/in/photostream/ Video 21.11.14 2pm https://youtube/watch?v=3F7E06YoyT0 The 1st day of the Exposition - Saints relics taken in a procession 22nd Nov. 2014 Pics https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850564275/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663195550/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15228279074/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664540929/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664541759/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15848566261/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849935592/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15824729236/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664544329/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849937462/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664545769/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849938382/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850572245/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15848571071/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663204310/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850574335/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850575065/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850575935/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15230910463/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849944412/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850578225/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663208700/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663209400/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663210240/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663211070/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15848579841/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15824743036/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663050328/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15824749836/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663058108/in/photostream/ Archbishop Filip Neri in the Procession https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664813687/in/photostream/ Everybody in camera mode https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850584155/in/photostream/ Human chain https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15848589871/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663059708/in/photostream/ Mass Bishop of Mangalore Archbishop of Goa etc https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15228305834/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15824754246/in/photostream/ Govt is very quick in such things (pic) https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664595709/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663252800/in/photostream/ Old Goa https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663092578/in/photostream/ Kadamba KTC shuttle service to Old Goa from Panaji Stand Rs.10 per head, Pvt charge Rs.12 https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849998162/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664601419/in/photostream/ Video - The procession 22.11.14 Saints sacred body taken to Se Cathedral in a procession https://youtube/watch?v=_BpHYFVTL1Y Inaugural Mass - 22.11.14 https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15662835928/in/photostream Bishop of Mangalore Aloysius DSouza was the main celebrant of the Mass, which had as concelebrants archbishop of Goa and Daman Filipe Neri Ferrao, archbishop emeritus Raul Gonsalves, and bishop of Itanagar John Thomas. Fr. Alfred Vaz, Vicar General Fr. Jose Remedios etc https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663003930/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664348489/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849741782/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664627357/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663048360/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15662890098/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15230762753/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849806932/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15662911628/in/photostream/ Bishop of Mangalore https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15228123594/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663045400/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15228305834/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15824754246/in/photostream/ Devotees https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664602767/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850381825/in/photostream https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850401435/in/photostream/ Altar Boys, girl https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664642897/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15848403141/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664383119/in/photostream/ Money collectors, Volunteers https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15824586256/in/photostream/ Police https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15662852458/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15662854888/in/photostream/ Gate / Path https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664364069/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15663024530/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15230731183/in/photostream/ AA ad https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664372879/in/photostream/ Robotic camera ? that does areal videography etc Remote controlled device https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15824593966/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15848433601/in/photostream/ PI https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849812982/in/photostream/ Empty (after body or casket removed for Exposition) https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15664423109/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15230787233/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15849821782/in/photostream/ Opening from this side https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15228169734/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15850461165/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15848461911/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15230802373/in/photostream/ Video: Mass and Relics photo show youtu.be/TA0TDylS8bo Some politicians also spotted in the procession Aavertano Furtado, Michael Lobo, Ticlo, Alina, Monseratte, Churchill, Vijay Sardesai. Rohan etc also spotted in the procession pics https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15672809519/in/photostream https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15672810569/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15671475980/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15671476700/in/photostream/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15671477470/in/photostream/ Update: 26.11.14 Now visit Old Goa Exposition by Cruise Boat From Panaji Santa Monica Cruise Jetty to Old-Goa Jetty Daily two trips leaving Panaji 9.30am and 1.30pm Leaving Old Goa 11am and 3pm Journey time 1hr approx. Fare Rs.50 per head each way 150 seater Shantadurga cruise boat will leave even with just 10 Pax. More details contact 2438754 https://flickr/photos/joegoauk73/15695283938/in/photostream https://flickr/photos/joegoauk73/15263168033/in/photostream https://flickr/photos/joegoauk73/15695508970/in/photostream/ What more? At Old Goa: Special Hop on Hop off Trips Visiting Monte Chapel, St. Agustine Tower, St. Cajetan Church, Miraculous Church / Boa Vista etc Rs.50 per head, 9.30am to 6pm Contact for tickets etc Expo Secretariat, near VIP Parking, Old Goa Services provided by Goa Tourism Exposition guide Exposition Secretariat, Govt of Goa 7th Floor EDC House, Dr. Atmaram Borkar Road, Panaji - Goa https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15894563561/ https://flickr/photos/joegoaukoldgoa/15894563561/in/photostream/
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