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

Franky Gracias

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.

Goa | Christmas crib | Biblical scenes | Festive season | Photo: Anlisa Rodrigues

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.

Goa | Christmas crib | Biblical scenes | Festive season | Photo: Anlisa Rodrigues

WATER OF LIFE

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

Goa | Christmas crib | Biblical scenes | Festive season | Photo: Anlisa Rodrigues

ETERNAL TRUTH

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

Goa | Christmas crib | Biblical scenes | Festive season | Photo: Anlisa Rodrigues

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.

Goa | Christmas crib | Biblical scenes | Festive season | Photo: Anlisa Rodrigues

JUDGEMENT DAY

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

Goa | Christmas crib | Biblical scenes | Festive season | Photo: Anlisa Rodrigues

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.

Goa | Christmas crib | Biblical scenes | Festive season | Photo: Anlisa Rodrigues

REDEMPTION ROUTE

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

Goa | Christmas crib | Biblical scenes | Festive season | Photo: Anlisa Rodrigues

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