Processionn & Saints

The Lenten period in Goa is observed by the Catholics with due consideration to the liturgical practices laid down by the church. Theses practices came to us down the centuries with the Portuguese, who introduced Christianity in Goa Many religious Processions were conducted by the various religious orders existing in Old Goa.

People accompany the procession which goes around the village on a prefixed route. people also pass under the Charols as they believe that they will be blessed and their sins forgiven. At the end of the procession the charols are arranged on the adro in a semi circle and a sermon is delivered for the faithful. After the sermon the chrols are kept inside the church for veneration for two days.