This life-sized Christmas crib in Goa's Corlim is captivating visitors

ETERNAL MESSAGE

A life-sized Christmas crib at Corlim's Sao Joao Facundo Church, near Old Goa, is captivating people with its biblical depictions. It is open for viewing from 6 pm to 10 pm.

THE WISE MAN

King Melchior brings the gift of gold to the infant Jesus, a tribute to the new-born King. King Caspar and King Balthazar are also depicted in the nativity scene.

WATER OF LIFE

In this scene, Jesus asks the Samaritan woman for water as they meet at the well.

ETERNAL TRUTH

Jesus preaches the good news to the people, sharing the message of love, repentance and the Kingdom of God.

MIRACULOUS MOMENT

As a tribute to the ongoing exposition at Old Goa, the crib depicts this miraculous moment when a crab approaches St Francis Xavier carrying the cross he had lost at sea.

JUDGEMENT DAY

A striking depiction of hell, illustrating the deep spiritual duality between salvation and eternal damnation.

FALL FROM GRACE

The story of Adam and Eve seen in this profound depiction, drawing a powerful connection between the fall of man and birth of Jesus.

REDEMPTION ROUTE

The narrow gate depicted in the crib symbolises the path to salvation that begins with the birth of Jesus.

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