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Francis Xavier. During the exposition, which is held every ten years for a total of six weeks, Goa is engulfed in an atmosphere of devotion and celebration. Many travel from all around the world to this church to venerate and pay their respects to the beloved Sanit. Many others visit the church site to witness the grandeur of the Basilica and catch a glimpse of the miracle it houses. The Basilica is over 400 years old and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine is a magnificent example of baroque architecture which holds within its walls inscriptions, murals and paintings that are of aesthetic and historic value. The marble floor of the Basilica is ornamented with precious stones. The scared remains …show more content…

Francis Xavier reached Ribandar, Goa aboard the ship Santa Cruz. Fr. Melchior, Provincial of the Jesuits, the Archbishop, the Vice-Roy D. Afonso de Noronha, senate, nobility and all the peoples of Goa greeted the arrival their beloved Saint back to Goa. On March 16, 1554, the scared remains were received at the Church of St Paulo, Old Goa. Soon after, Dr. Cosme de Saraiva, the Vicar General, and Dr. Ambrosio Ribeiro examined the body of St. Francis. Post the study, Dr. Saraiva certified and issued a statement which revealed that despite not being chemically preserved, the body was so fresh that it was still fleshy in most parts. Also, when a hole in the abdominal region was examined, it appeared to still have the intestines. The three examining doctors were amazed at the condition of the body, which was deceased more than a year ago. They reported no sign of decay or foul smell. They also reported no trace of physical or chemical

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