A UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the incorrupt body of St. Francis Xavier, patron of the missions — the spiritual heart of Goan Catholicism and Asia’s most important Jesuit church.
History & Heritage
Pilgrimage Significance
Scripture Connection
Matthew 28:19 — 'Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.'
Matthew 16:18
Associated Saints
St. Francis Xavier (incorrupt body)
Relics
Incorrupt body of St. Francis Xavier (exposed every 10 years)
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