Doc Mascarenhas, A lot of Goans think that St Francis Xavier is the patron saint of Goa. He is not. He is more commonly known as “Goencho Saib” in Goa.
Mervyn Hi Lawrence and all New & All Friends, First apart from appealing that we as Goans really honour St Joseph Vaz as did the Lankans (including those in the US) and others. I am aware that it would be against the nature of Goans to ditch St Francis Xavier who is our Patron Saint. In my opinion a saint is a saint. He is Gods gift to the world. ------------------------------------------------------- Doc Mascarenhas, A lot of Goans think that St Francis Xavier is the patron saint of Goa. He is not. I too was astounded when this was pointed out to me. SFX is more commonly known as “Goencho Saib” in Goa. Mervyn
