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St. Francis Xavier Feast Celebrated in Goa, India. GoaChronicle on Dec 3, 2010 The feast was celebrated on the grounds of Bom Jesus Basilica where in a silver casket lie the holy relics of St. Francis …More
St. Francis Xavier Feast Celebrated in Goa, India.

GoaChronicle on Dec 3, 2010 The feast was celebrated on the grounds of Bom Jesus Basilica where in a silver casket lie the holy relics of St. Francis Xavier.
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St. Francis Xavier Relics in Goa
After canonization his body was moved to the north transept of the church and later moved to its present location following the construction of the mausoleum. It was placed in a silver casket made by local Goan artisans and was put on permanent display. A three tiered catafalque was constructed in the 1680's and it was consecrated in 1698. All along, the body was …More
St. Francis Xavier Relics in Goa

After canonization his body was moved to the north transept of the church and later moved to its present location following the construction of the mausoleum. It was placed in a silver casket made by local Goan artisans and was put on permanent display. A three tiered catafalque was constructed in the 1680's and it was consecrated in 1698. All along, the body was continuously being handled by devout followers as it was on display all the time. It was also subject to a series of planned and unplanned mutilations. In 1614 by order of Claudius Acquaviva, then General of the Society of Jesus, the right arm was severed at the elbow and conveyed to Rome. In 1619, rest of the arm was severed and sent to Japan, pieces of the shoulder blade to Cochin, Malacca and Macao. In 1636 the internal organs were also distributed. By 1700 the body had deteriorated and it was then decided to keep the coffin locked. Some exceptions were however made.
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