So far, these churches in Goa have celebrated feasts this May

Roxanne D'silva

Several feasts were celebrated in Goa this month. Here are some of them ...

Holy Cross Church | | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

1. MAE DE DEUS CHURCH, SALIGAO

The feast of the patroness of the church, Mae de Deus (Mother of God) is celebrated annually on the first Sunday in May. This year, the feast was celebrated on May 7, 2023.

Mae De Deus Church | Saligao | Feast | Goa feasts |

2. HOLY CROSS CHURCH, SANTA CRUZ 

The Holy Cross feast was celebrated on May 7, the first Sunday in May, at the Santa Cruz Church, Tiswadi.

Holy cross | Santa Cruz | Church feast | Goa feast|

3. ST MATHIAS CHURCH, DIVAR

This feast of the patron of St Mathias Church, in the village of Divar, was celebrated on May 14, 2023. This church is located on the island of Divar.

Saint Mathias Church | Malar-Divar | | Photo: Abigail Crasto

4. MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH, MAJORDA

The feast, celebrated in this church on the first Sunday of May which is May 6, is the feast of patroness, Mother of God.

Holy Family Church | Church Feast | Marcel | Goa Churches | Goa Chapels |

5. MAE DE DEUS CHAPEL, SIOLIM

The feast of Mae de Deus was celebrated by the villagers of Siolim on May 6, 2023 at Mae de Deus Chapel, Gaunsavaddo, Siolim.

Mae de Deus Chapel | Siolim | Chapel feast | Village of Goa | | Photo: St. Anthony Church

6. HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, MARCEL

The feast was celebrated in this church on May 13, 2023, which is the second Saturday of May. The Marcela chapel was once affiliated to the parish of Sao Bras.

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7. HOLY CROSS CHURCH, CAVELOSSIM

The Holy Cross feast is celebrated every year on May 3 in this church. It is the feast of the patron and is celebrated with much fervour and pomp.

Holy Cross Church | Church feast | Cavelossim |

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