Old Goa: Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant has extended his best wishes to devotees and pilgrims on the occasion of the decennial Exposition of the relics and the feast of St Francis Xavier.
In his message, he said, “We are fortunate to witness this practice of the decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier. This Solemn Exposition held every ten years is an opportunity to introspect on the teachings of the Saint and an occasion of spiritual renewal and also a time to rekindle in the hearts of the laity the desire to be the messenger of the Good News.”
Hoping that the Exposition helps foster harmony among Goans and brings about a spiritual renewal, Dr Sawant added, “I also take this opportunity to extend my warm welcome to pilgrims which will close on January 05, 2025.
Sawant further added, “It is heartening to know that the theme chosen for this Solemn Exposition is, ‘We are Messengers of the Good News’.
The Chief Minister said that the Government of Goa has time and again demonstrated its ability and competence in hosting occasions of such magnitude which attracts people from India and the world over.
“It reiterates the Government’s stance of being Swayampurna and Atma Nirbhar in providing world class facilities and also enables the locals to derive benefit from hosting such mammoth functions as it attracts people from all across the globe,” he said.
Sawant lauded the hard work of the Exposition Committee formed to oversee the running of the Exposition saying that they have done a commendable work in ensuring this solemn function, comprising religious ceremonies bringing to light Goa’s cultural and religious legacy, is done well.
“Let us on this day pledge to build communities of love, peace, justice, harmony and brotherhood. Let us also them see the warmth of our light by reaching out to the marginalised and the less privileged in whatever way we can to alleviate their sufferings,” he concluded.
