The body of St Francis Xavier (born on 7th April 1506 in Spain) which miraculously defied the laws of nature, of turning into dust, lies till this day in a silver casket in the Church of Bom Jesus Basilica in Goa, India. The exposition of the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier which is held every 10 years and this will be the 17th public Exposition.

This sacred relics will be shifted in a solemn procession to the Se Cathedral, for veneration from 22nd of November 2014 till 4th of January 2015 (6 am to 7 pm). Ceremonies to honor his death are performed on 3rd December, all over the World.