| Politics should stay out of religion. Just because Xavier was born in Spain (I.e., from Spain) does not mean that he is the “Apostle of Spain”. Just because Jose’ Vaz was born in Goa (I.e., from Goa) does not mean he is the “Patron of Goa”. For Goan Catholics who are believers, all over the world, the Patron Saint of Goa will always be Francisco Xavier. And the correct name is Jose’ Vaz, not Joseph Vaz Naik, a politicized name he never used. John M. de Figueiredo Sent from my iPhone Rightly, Jose (Joseph Vaz) was more to Sri Lanka then tio Goa. Thanks to the efforts of the California-based Philomena Geese (maybe spelling is wrong) that she secured the Vatican's ears in the cause of making Jose Vaz the Saint. Whatever factors matter in the naming of Saints as Patron of particular country or continent, the prerogative lies with the Vatican. For all that matters, Francis Xavier should have been named Apostle of Spain, as he was a Spainaird. As for Jose Vaz, he gave most of his life in the cause of spreading Christianity in Sri Lanka. In fact, some young Sri Lanka Christians were not aware of who Jose Vaz was when I met them, and I had to explain to them that he, like me, was a Goan. There's a seminary, I think, dedicated to Jose vaz in the hill station of Kandy. On my visit to Sri Lanka, I wanted to go there. But transport is a major problem in Sri Lanka. What's surprising, however, is that no big efforts, at least I am not aware of it, are made in the name of Father Agnelo, though a full-fledged congregation exists in Goa, and its priests are spread din some parts of the world, as well in remote parts of India. Time now to make firm and determinate efforts, on the lines of those who advocated the cause of Jose Vaz to sainthood, to get the venerated Father a place in the galaxy of saints.
Eugene Correia Sent from my iPhone
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In the minds and the hearts of many Goan Catholics Francisco Xavier was the Patron of Goa (or more specifically, of Goan Catholics), as the _expression_ “Goincho Sahib” reflects. The campaign for the canonization of Jose’ Vaz was largely ran by the people of Sri Lanka, not Goa. Jose’ Vaz exercised his mission in Sri Lanka. He should have been the Patron of Sri Lanka. For some odd reason the Vatican decided to make Jose’ Vaz the Patron of Goa and Xavier the Patron of Asia. As far as I know, the Goans never protested against this odd decision. Let us hope that Pope Francis will correct this odd decision. Gonsalo Garcia was a “Luso-Descendente” (I.e., a descendant of Portuguese Europeans). He was born and raised in Bassein and became a Franciscan Lay Brother. He was martyred in Japan. John M. de Figueiredo Sent from my iPhone
Attached is this month's
newsletter on issues affecting GEMs. The topic is: "Forced Exodus of
GEM Diasporas" causing a re-migration.
But first we wish you a belated happy feast
of St. Francis Xavier, who is honored with the title of Goencho Sahib and the
Patron Saint of Missionaries. Contrary to what some may think, SFX is not
the Patron Saint of Goa. That title belongs to the native
son, St. Joseph Vaz (feast day - January 16), who served as a priest in Goa,
South Kanara and Ceylon. The Patron Saint of the Archdioceses of
Bombay, and Vasai is also a native son (born in the village of Agashi in
Vasai), St. Gonsalo Garcia (feast day - February 5).
The focus of this month's presentation is
an unpleasant and often overlooked topic of forced relocation of GEMs (Goans, East-Indians,
Mangaloreans) diasporas. There is much the emigre community can learn from
those experiences; and perhaps be better prepared as individuals and as a
community for such future eventualities.
We hope you enjoy
reading this aspect of GEM history. There is a lot of ‘food for thought.’
Please forward these articles to your relatives, friends, peers, Indian and
Iberian chat sites. Sharing history is sharing our cultural heritage; and the
work is for us, by us. Thank you for allowing us to share this with you.
We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas
and a Happy and Successful New Year. The works of art - painting,
sculpture, writings (books) of GEMs would make excellent holiday gifts to your
family, neighbors, and friends this season; and would encourage GEM
artists in their endeavors and show your support to the
community. Please be safe!
Philomena and Gilbert
Lawrence, Authors: Insights
into Colonial Goa, Published via Amazon in
paperback and e-book.
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