Panaji: Goa will celebrate the 500th birth anniversary of its patron saint,
St Francis Xavier, with a special mass being planned on April 7 at the
Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa.
"Around 10,000 people from across the globe are expected to participate in
the special mass which will be attended by
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Goa to celebrate anniversary of St Xavier
By: PTI
March 16, 2006
Panaji: Goa will celebrate the 500th birth anniversary of its patron
saint, St Francis Xavier, with a special mass being planned on April 7
at the Basilica of Bom Jesus
