130-627: Taleigão , or Platô de Taleigão , is a neighborhood located in the southern part of the city of Panaji , the capital of the Indian state of Goa . It is entirely located on the island of Tiswadi , which is one of the talukas in the state of Goa. The neighborhood is known for its important campus at the Goa University . Taleigão lies in Ilhas de Goa and is bordered by the Arabian Sea to
260-501: A Ballets Russes production which was first given in 1944. In his novella Death in Venice , Thomas Mann hails the "Sebastian-Figure" as the supreme emblem of Apollonian beauty, that is, the artistry of differentiated forms; beauty as measured by discipline, proportion, and luminous distinctions. This allusion to Sebastian's suffering, associated with the writerly professionalism of the novella's protagonist, Gustav Aschenbach, provides
390-695: A 16th-century convent built by Franciscans, it was later fortified to act as a sentinel over the confluence of the Zuari and Mandovi rivers. Later converted into a palace where the Portuguese Viceroys and Governor Generals resided. Now it is the residence of the Governor of Goa. The palace has a large Darbar hall, spacious verandahs with views of the Arabian Sea, Bohemian glass chandeliers, Chinese porcelain, antique tableware, assorted paintings and
520-478: A boat and a small creek respectively, in Sanskrit . Thus the modern word Panjim is believed to be a corruption of the old word Panjanakhani as inscribed on the discovered Panjim copper-plates dated 1059 CE, belonging to the rule of Kadamba king Jayakesi I. According to legend, this northern capital city was mentioned in a stone inscription of Kadamba king Jayakesi I dated 1054 CE as 'Panjanakhani', giving him
650-544: A centuries-old church, traffic circles with azulejo titles, chapels and temples, educational institutions, hotels and restaurants and of course its inhabitants. The population is currently a mixed group with a lot of settlers from other parts of Goa and other parts of India , especially on the Dona Paula Plateau and elsewhere. The aboriginal inhabitants are the Gawda tribes who were—and some still are—involved in
780-515: A clinic for elderly, a library, class rooms for catechism children and a meeting room for youth. Taleigão also has at least twelve chapels and a number of road-side crosses, some sheltered in the recent past. The oldest chapel, built by Franciscans in 1541 at Cabo, is dedicated to Nossa Senhora Mãe de Deus . It houses exquisite artefacts including a 17th-century portrait of the infant Jesus made of ivory. St. Pedro Copel, also known as Ruzai Saibinichem Copel ( Nossa Senhora do Rosário ) at Caranzalem
910-455: A contraction for somtoll ganv , meaning a level village, neither on a hill nor in a valley. Tall-ganv refers to the fact that Taleigão is the last village of Tiswadi , beyond which is the mouth of the river Mandovi flowing into the Arabian Sea . However, the most likely origin is Tollem-ganv . Along the path to Durgavaddi, in Taleigão , there is a tollem , i.e. a lake or a pond, which
1040-490: A cow in formaldehyde , bound in metal cable and shot with arrows. British pop band Alt-J 's video for " Hunger of the Pine " contains references to the story of Saint Sebastian's death, adapted to fit the lyrics of the song. Tarsem Singh 's video for the R.E.M. song " Losing My Religion " makes use of imagery of Saint Sebastian, drawing particular inspiration from paintings by Guido Reni and Caravaggio . The indie folk band
1170-507: A distinguished family and were deacons . Both brothers married, and they resided in Rome with their wives and children. The brothers refused to sacrifice to the Roman gods and were arrested. They were visited by their parents Tranquillinus and Martia in prison, who attempted to persuade them to renounce Christianity. Sebastian succeeded in converting Tranquillinus and Martia, as well as Tiburtius ,
1300-667: A football club named FC Goa in Indian Super League . Panaji is twinned with: Saint Sebastian Sebastian ( Latin : Sebastianus ; c. AD 255 – c. AD 288 ) was an early Christian saint and martyr . According to traditional belief, he was killed during the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians. He was initially tied to a post or tree and shot with arrows, though this did not kill him. He was, according to tradition, rescued and healed by Irene of Rome , which became
1430-548: A garden. The Capela de Nossa Senhora Mae de Deus is annexed to the Cabo Raj Bhavan . Its feast is celebrated on August 15. Zig-zag steps leads to a grotto with a rock-carved altar. A small museum displays replicas of sculpture of Hindu deities dating back to the 11th century and beyond, besides some Christian icon and figurines. A British cemetery exists in the vicinity which houses the graves of an 18th century British garrison led by Sir William Clarke, which entered Goa on
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#17327920003641560-554: A globe in her hand and the second the image of St Rita de Cassia, (Augustinian). These images must have been put up after those of the Dominicans were removed. Of late the altar of Sacred Heart of Jesus was established. There is also an altar dedicated to the Holy Souls. According to Teles there were three Confraternities, namely Our Lady of Rosary, Our Lady of Loreto and that of Holy Souls. Francisco Xavier Gomes Catão mentions in
1690-400: A gratitude to her kindness the villagers renamed the place as Dona Paula, which was originally called Oddavell. The statues of philosopher couple Mr and Mrs. Robert Knox which were carved by German sculptor Baroness Yrse Von Leistner are seen atop the rock. One gets a splendid view of the Arabian Sea and the landscape from the hillock. The jetty which is used for navigation has been renovated and
1820-571: A main event in Catholic homes to commemorate the saint. Every parish has its own date of celebration, especially in the districts of Thrissur , Ernakulam , St. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal and Kottayam . In Kanjoor Syro Malabar Church the feast is celebrated with the largest procession of golden crosses and decorated umbrellas in Asia. Besides this, many pilgrim centres, churches, shrines and many educational institutions too, throughout Kerala, bear
1950-580: A martyr who was venerated on January 20. His cult is also mentioned by Ambrose of Milan in his Expositio in Psalmum CXVIII , a theological and exegetical commentary of Psalm 118 dated to 386–390 AD; Ambrose states that Sebastian came from Milan and that he was venerated as a saint there. The first surviving account of Sebastian's life and death is the Passio Sancti Sebastiani , long thought to have been written by Ambrose in
2080-498: A model for the "heroism born of weakness", which characterizes poise amidst agonizing torment and plain acceptance of one's fate as, beyond mere patience and passivity, a stylized achievement and artistic triumph. Sebastian's death was depicted in the 1949 film Fabiola , in which he was played by Massimo Girotti . In 1976, the British director Derek Jarman made a film, Sebastiane , which caused controversy in its treatment of
2210-409: A political and commercial capital of Portuguese India. He established coin minting. In memory of the conquest of Ilhas, Afonso de Albuquerque built a chapel dedicated to St. Catherine at Old Goa which was enlarged into a big church which is now known as Sé Cathedral. In recognition of the help rendered by the people of Taleigão, by offering food provisions to his troops, Afonso de Albuquerque granted them
2340-606: A popular subject in 17th-century painting. In all versions of the story, shortly after his recovery he went to Diocletian to warn him about his sins, and as a result was clubbed to death. He is venerated in the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church . The oldest record of the details of Sebastian's martyrdom is found in the Chronograph of 354 , which mentions him as a martyr, venerated on January 20. He
2470-588: A priest haunted by recurring visions of Saint Sebastian. The look of the character Gemino in the popular action-platform videogame Blasphemous is clearly inspired by Saint Sebastian. The family del Valle in Isabel Allende 's novel " House of the Spirits " attends Sunday mass in the Church of Saint Sebastian. In the Catholic Church , Sebastian is commemorated by an optional memorial on 20 January. In
2600-528: A retable, which some 60 to 70 years back, was substituted by the throne of Exposition of the Sacrament. In this retable there were six big images of Dominican saints; five of which are in the corridor of the church. These were even taken to the fourth centenary celebrations of the canonical erection of the Archdiocese of Goa. The image of the patron saint St Michael Archangel is venerated in the niche where
2730-557: A riverside promenade. There are avenues lined with gulmohar , acacia and other trees. The baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located overlooking the main square known as Praça da Igreja. Panaji has been selected as one of a hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission . Panaji's HDI is almost around 0.90, and is considered to be
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#17327920003642860-411: A short speech highlighting the various difficulties faced by villagers in cultivating the fields, drainage system, etc. In the afternoon the group is treated to a sumptuous lunch consisting of twelve dishes at the feast President's residence, with a boom of cannons in the background. It is customary to play a game of cards for entertainment. The traditions of Novidade revive the bond of friendship between
2990-535: A trumpet, followed by Adao representing the village tribes dressed in colourful costumes and dancing with bamboo sticks and swords. They are followed by flag of holy trinity (previously it was Portuguese flag)and the parishioners, the Confrades carrying the statue of the patron São Miguel Arcanjo on Charol, the feast President, the Parish priest, and the brass band playing religious tunes. The procession proceeds along
3120-498: Is Mopa Airport which is 40 kilometres (25 miles) away. Transport is done mainly by buses. Mapusa is the nearest city, from where you can find ample public transport to the coastal areas in the form of buses, cabs, etc State-owned All India Radio has a local station in Panaji which transmits various programs of mass interest. The annual International Film Festival of India (IFFI), is held in Panaji. The Goa government, as well as
3250-588: Is Nossa Senhora da Piedade in Eugênio ward built by Eugênio Dias and his wife Rosa Maria Fernandes. It was blessed on November 20, 1823, but only opened to the public on November 18, 1846. Another chapel at Odxel dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Lourdes was constructed by Rev. Querobino Martins of Taleigão in November 1891. This chapel has now been handed over to the Salesians of Don Bosco. The foundation stone for
3380-593: Is Pangim . The city is sometimes spelt as पणजें in Devanagari or Ponnjé in Romi Konkani . The city had been renamed Nova Goa (Portuguese for "New Goa") when it officially replaced the city of Goa (now Old Goa ) as the capital of Portuguese India , though the Viceroy had already moved there in 1759. The justification of the modern word Panaji is derived from the words panjani and khali , which mean
3510-563: Is a title given to married noble woman under Portuguese customs. She was the daughter of Portuguese Viceroy in Sri Lanka who along with her family arrived in Goa 1644. She married Dom Antonio Souto Maior, a wealthy Fidalgo in 1656, who owned large properties extending from Cabo to Caranzalem. She was known for charity and worked for betterment of the villagers. After her death in December 1682, as
3640-513: Is also mentioned in a sermon on Psalm 118 by 4th-century bishop Ambrose of Milan : in his sermon, Ambrose stated that Sebastian came from Milan and that he was already venerated there at that time. The full account of his martyrdom comes from the Passio Sancti Sebastiani , a 5th-century text written by an anonymous author, possibly Arnobius the Younger . Sebastian is a popular male saint, especially today among athletes. In medieval times, he
3770-417: Is done a Sunday before the feast day by a process where the names of the eligible gaunkars along with beads are put in a circular box with three compartments. Every gauncar who participated in the election inserts beads in the box through a small hole in the center. The lid of the box is rotated to ensure that the beads falls in the compartments at random. The gaunkar who scores the highest number of beads
3900-439: Is elected to be the president for the forthcoming year. On the feast day, before the final blessing, the copper hat of St. Michael is placed on the head of the president-elect and a short prayer is recited for his good health. The Comunidade de Taleigão makes a provision for the expenses of the feast, novenas and vespers. In addition, the parishioners celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Rosary and Perpetua Succor. The frontispiece of
4030-490: Is famous for its beaches, and Miramar, Bambolim , and Dona Paula are three popular beaches located near Panaji. Dona Paula is the meeting point for two of Goa's famous rivers, Zuari and Mandovi. These two rivers meet at the Arabian Sea. The official residence of the governor of Goa, known as Cabo Raj Bhavan, is situated on the westernmost tip of Dona Paula. Miramar Beach is one of the more crowded beaches in Goa, which remains full with local and international tourists throughout
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4160-510: Is how the name stuck, Tollea-ganv or Tolloi-ganv, the village (ganv) of the lake or pond. The Igreja de São Miguel Arcanjo (Church of St Michael the Archangel) is one of the oldest churches in Goa, and was built by the Dominicans in 1544. It is also the only church in the neighborhood, serving one of the largest parishes in Goa. From the census conducted in 2015 there are about 12,000 Catholic population. The Chapel of Blessed Sacrament
4290-517: Is in a mosaic in the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome, probably made in the year 682. It shows a grown, bearded man in court dress but contains no trace of an arrow. The archers and arrows begin to appear by 1000, and ever since have been far more commonly shown than the actual moment of his death by clubbing, so that there is a popular misperception that this is how he died. As protector of potential plague victims (a connection popularized by
4420-954: Is present in the upper left corner of the city coat of arms. Sebastian is the patron of Knights of Columbus Council #4926 in the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California , serving the cities of Mountain View and Los Altos . Sebastian is the patron saint of the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America. The highest award given by the CWV is the Honor Legion of the Order of St. Sebastian. In his 1906 Reminiscences , Carl Schurz recalls
4550-658: Is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Previously, it was the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India . It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district ( taluka ) . With a population of 114,759 in the metropolitan area, Panaji is Goa's largest urban agglomeration , ahead of Margao and Mormugao . Panaji has terraced hills, concrete buildings with balconies and red-tiled roofs, churches, and
4680-600: Is the jogger's park at Caranzalem on the Miramar – Dona Paula road. The park and playground next to the Dr. Remigio Pinto ground is also crowded with children. The parks at Durgawadi, Posrem Bhat, Nagali, Alto Nagali and landscape garden at Dona Paula are also worth mentioning. Taleigão's beaches include those at Odxel, Vainguinim, Dona Paula, Aivao, and Caranzalem - which have been known as picnic spots for decades. People from Old Goa, St. Estevam and Ponda still come to these beaches in
4810-463: Is the patron saint of Negombo , Sri Lanka and Rio de Janeiro , Brazil . Informally, in the tradition of the Afro-Brazilian syncretic religion Umbanda , Sebastian is often associated with Oxossi , especially in the state of Rio de Janeiro itself. In Lubrín , every year on 20 January, there is a festival in honor of Saint Sebastian. A statue of Saint Sebastian leads a procession around
4940-669: Is usually between 31 °C (88 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F). The monsoon period is from June to October with heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The annual average rainfall is 2,932 mm (115.43 in). The heart of the city is the Praça da Igreja (Church Square) where the Jardim Garcia de Orta (municipal garden) with the Portuguese Baroque Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição , originally built in 1541. Other tourist attractions include
5070-913: The Church of Greece , Sebastian's feast day is on 18 December. As a protector from the bubonic plague , Sebastian was formerly one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers . In Catholicism, Sebastian is the patron saint of archers, pin-makers, athletes (a modern association) and of a holy death. Sebastian is one of the patron saints of the city of Qormi in Malta Sebastian is the patron saint of Acireale, Caserta and Petilia Policastro in Italy , Melilli in Sicily , and San Sebastián as well as Palma de Mallorca , Lubrín and Huelva in Spain. He
5200-579: The Clube de Säo Miguel de Taleigão . In tune with Goan cultural traditions, the day ends with a Tiatr in the late evening. 22 August : With the boom of cannons in the background and accompanied by the traditional band, the feast President sets out to distribute fov (beaten rice) to nine Gauncar families living in different wards of the village. In tune with the Christian teachings, this act of distributing beaten rice represents sharing of joy and happiness of
5330-493: The Estrada de Santos Passos which joins to Rua de Novidade . This 1 km long route is traditionally decorated with 24 arches of bamboo shoots. After a short prayer, the Parish priest blesses the sheaves by sprinkling holy water and burning incense. Then the feast President cuts the sheaves with a silver sickle and carries them in a silver tray to the church. While returning to the church, prayers and sheaves are also offered at
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5460-622: The Festa da Espiga or Novidade – a time for rejoicing and worship for the cultivators, in gratitude for the bountiful crop bestowed. The Novidade has a history of nearly five centuries years dating back to the arrival of Portuguese in India in 1510. On seeking to conquer Goa in 1510, the Portuguese fleet ran into the monsoon and could not leave the Mandovi river as the exit route was blocked by
5590-520: The Golden Legend ) and soldiers, Sebastian occupied an important place in the popular medieval mind. He was among the most frequently depicted of all saints by Late Gothic and Renaissance artists, in the period after the Black Death . The opportunity to show a semi-nude young male, often in a contorted pose, also made Sebastian a favorite subject. His shooting with arrows was the subject of
5720-479: The Indian government , has its major offices in Goa. The Goa Legislative Assembly is situated at Alto Porvorim , about 2 km (1.2 mi) from Panaji. The hillock called Altinho houses some major central government offices and the residences of prominent officials and politicians. Panaji is part of Panaji (Goa Assembly constituency) and North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency) . The current chief minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, resides here. The Corporation of
5850-630: The Province of Pavia . The earliest known representation of Sebastian is a mosaic in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo (Ravenna, Italy) dated between 527 and 565. The right lateral wall of the basilica contains large mosaics representing a procession of 26 martyrs, led by Saint Martin and including Sebastian. The martyrs are represented in Byzantine style, lacking any individuality, and all have identical expressions. Another early representation
5980-521: The Victoria and Albert Museum in London . A mainly 17th-century subject, though found in predella scenes as early as the 15th century, was Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene , painted by Georges de La Tour , Trophime Bigot (four times), Jusepe de Ribera , Hendrick ter Brugghen (in perhaps his masterpiece ) and others. This may have been a deliberate attempt by the Church to get away from
6110-561: The 14th-century Legenda Aurea , he was a man of Gallia Narbonensis who was taught in Mediolanum ( Milan ). In 283, Sebastian entered the army in Rome under Emperor Carinus to assist the martyrs . Because of his courage he became one of the captains of the Praetorian Guards under Diocletian and Maximian , who were unaware that he was a Christian. According to tradition, Marcus and Marcellianus were twin brothers from
6240-454: The 1610s under the patronage of Scipione Borghese . Ado, Eginard, Sigebert, and other contemporary authors relate that, in the reign of Louis Debonnair , Pope Eugenius II gave the body of Sebastian to Hilduin, Abbot of St. Denys, who brought it into France , and it was deposited at Saint Medard Abbey , at Soissons , on 8 December, in 826. Sebastian's cranium was brought to the town of Ebersberg ( Germany ) in 934. A Benedictine abbey
6370-474: The 4th century, but now regarded as a 5th-century account by an unknown author (possibly Arnobius the Younger ). This includes the "two martyrdoms", and the care by Irene in between, and other details that remained part of the story. According to Sebastian's 18th-century entry in Acta Sanctorum , still attributed to Ambrose by the 17th-century hagiographer Jean Bolland , and the briefer account in
6500-535: The Anuário da Arquidiocese de Goa e Damão (1953), that there are seven altars in the Church. In 1972 the Church underwent restoration work which was funded by Mr. Arthur Ligorio Benedicto Anunciaçao Viegas, who at the time spent rupees 60,000 and the Pope Paul VI honoured him with ‘Medalha de Proeclesia Pontificie’. There are plans to build a modern St Michael Parish community center consisting of gathering hall,
6630-500: The April 1968 issue of Esquire Magazine . The image was created by photographer George Lois and art director Carl Fischer. A depiction of Saint Sebastian in a fresco restoration in an isolated Italian village is the central motif and cryptic mystery of the 1976 giallo horror film The House with Laughing Windows . In her 1965 story " Everything That Rises Must Converge ", Flannery O'Connor 's character Julian feels as if he were
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#17327920003646760-531: The City of Panaji (CCP) administers the city and its Mayor is Rohit Monserrate. Vasant Agshikar is the Deputy Mayor. The governor of Goa stays at the Cabo Raj Bhavan at Dona Paula , about 8 km (5 mi) from Panaji. The current governor is S. Pillai . Two of Goa's premier association football clubs Dempo S.C. and Sporting Clube de Goa are based in Panaji and they both compete in India's one of
6890-607: The Communidade Gauncars have the privilege of celebrating the Festa da Espiga and the feast of patron São Miguel Arcanjo. The Gauncars maintained the church (painting, repairs, bell tower, etc.) and village roads, bunds, etc., using the funds of the Communidade. Taleigão is the only village in Goa where the Novidade is celebrated traditionally for 4 days (21–24 August). The feast is celebrated in rotation among
7020-654: The Comunidade de Taleigão and Club de São Miguel de Taleigão. Tiatrs used to be held in the hall on the occasion of church feast. Wedding receptions were also held in olden days. One of the attractions of the village is the impressive, spacious and ultra-modern community hall. This all-season hall is famous for marriage receptions, international and national meetings, social gatherings, parties, etc. The interiors, illumination, outdoor stage and spacious parking are some features that attract people from all over Goa to organise various social and cultural events. The basement houses
7150-413: The Comunidade managing committee carry the blessed sheaves, fov, and flower bouquet to Sé Cathedral , Old Goa , which was the capital of Goa until the 18th century and the Sé Cathedral was the main church. The group is received at the church entrance by the Parish Priest of Sé Cathedral with the pealing of the golden bell and playing of the traditional band in the background. A special mass is celebrated on
7280-431: The Diocese of Central Florida, the nearby Episcopal Church on Melbourne Beaches is named St Sebastian-by-the-Sea. In 1996, American author Richard A. Kaye wrote that "Contemporary gay men have seen in Sebastian at once a stunning advertisement for homosexual desire (indeed, a homoerotic ideal ), and a prototypical portrait of tortured closet case ." Some religious images depicting Saint Sebastian have been adopted by
7410-407: The Gauncar families in the following order: Mendonça, Viegas, Martins, Luis, Gomes, Faria, Almeida, Falcão, and Abreu. 21 August : Cannons (fosné) are fired at noon and during the pealing of the Angelus bell on the previous day to convey to the neighbouring villages that Taleigão is all set to celebrate the Novidade . On 21 August, the Alvarado de Música played at dawn in the village lanes heralds
7540-400: The Holy Sacrament is exposed. On this occasion the statue of St Michael is turned so that the rays on his back are used to expose the monstrance (custodia). On the sides of the wall are the images St Anthony and St Sebastian. The collateral altars are dedicated to Our Lady of Rosary and to Jesus Crucified with Our Lady. The first, has on top, the image of St Anna with her daughter in her lap with
7670-470: The Infant Jesus. On the right-hand side, there are five statues on pedestals—of Saint Dominic de Guzman, three different depiction, with a star on the forehead, in prayer and with the Bible in hand and Saint Thomas Aquinas, two different depiction, one with a sun on his chest and the other holding the Blessed Sacrament. A description of the Church of Taleigão is given by Ricardo Micael Teles in ‘A Voz de S. Francisco Xavier’, in 1941. The main altar does not have
7800-401: The LGBT community. A combination of his strong, shirtless physique, the symbolism of the arrows penetrating his body, and the countenance of rapturous pain have intrigued artists (gay or otherwise) for centuries. Oscar Wilde was known to have adored Guido Reni's Saint Sebastian , which is in the collection of the Palazzo Rosso, in Genoa. While exiled in Paris, Wilde went so far as to adopt
7930-440: The Mendonças and Prof. Carlos Viegas (taken over by the Shirodkar family); the house of Fernando Martins at Martins Morod; Kerant - Villa Zacarias, Raposo house, Vas house (opposite the rice mill), and Keni house at Adarsh; Caranzalem- Vivenda Prazaires (opposite Auxilium High School) and Casa Decha are some of the old and grand houses that have still retained their old architectural style, antique furniture, and ambiance. Originally
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#17327920003648060-462: The Mountain Goats have a song called "Hail, St. Sebastian" that makes reference to his life. Scottish musician Momus has a song "Lucky like St Sebastian", featuring on his 1986 debut album Circus Maximus . Madonna 's song "I'm a Sinner" from her 2012 album MDNA has a segment resembling a litany , with one line saying, "St. Sebastian, don't you cry; let those poisoned arrows fly." The 2013–2018 Canadian drama series Forgive Me centres on
8190-513: The Portuguese conquerors renamed it as ‘Idalcao's Palace’ and was the temporary residence of the first ‘Viceroy of Goa’. In 1963 this ancient structure was renovated by Goa government to house Goa Legislative Assembly . This structure today is 'The Goa State Museum '. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary named after the ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali. The sanctuary, located in the village of Chorão, near Panaji, plays host to rare and endangered bird species—both migratory and resident. Goa
8320-425: The São Miguel Arcanjo chapel en route. High mass is celebrated at the church at 10:00 am. After the mass, the parishioners participate in the Quermés (games) organised by the parish youth, with the background music of brass band. In the afternoon, coconut breaking competitions are held at every nook and corner of the village and the football finals of Säo Miguel trophy is organised at Dr. Alvaro Remigio Pinto ground by
8450-575: The annual "bird shoot" pageant of the Rhenish town of Liblar ( de ), sponsored by the Saint Sebastian Society, a club of sharpshooters and their sponsors to which nearly every adult member of the town belonged. The St. Sebastian River in the American state of Florida is named after him. The river is a tributary of the Indian River Lagoon and comprises part of the boundary between Indian River County and Brevard County . The adjacent city of Sebastian, Florida , and St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park are also named for Saint Sebastian. Within
8580-403: The archers shot at him till he was as full of arrows as an urchin is full of pricks, and thus left him there for dead." Miraculously, the arrows did not kill him. The widow of Castulus, Irene of Rome , went to retrieve his body to bury it, and discovered he was still alive. She brought him back to her house and nursed him back to health. Sebastian later stood by a staircase where the emperor
8710-399: The banks of Mandovi River in the heart of Panaji is ‘Old Secretariat’ building popularly known as ‘Adil Shah's Palace’. It was built by Yusuf Adil Shah of the Bijapur Sultanate in around 1500, as a summer residence and fortress. The building was armed with 55 cannons and surrounded by a moat. The Palace was besieged by Portuguese admiral Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 and in the mid-1500s
8840-482: The banks of the Mandovi River , Panaji is bound by two creeks called pői by the locals, namely Ourém creek and Santa Inêz creek . During the 2011 census of India , Panaji had a population of 114,405. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. It had an average literacy rate of 90.9%; male literacy was 94.6% and female literacy 86.9%. In Panaji, 9.6% of the population was under 7 years of age. Panaji comprises three major religions, with Hinduism being
8970-406: The basilica church of San Sebastiano, Acireale in Sicily painted by Pietro Paolo Vasta . Egon Schiele , an Austrian Expressionist artist, painted a self-portrait as Saint Sebastian in 1915. In 1911, the Italian playwright Gabriele d'Annunzio in conjunction with Claude Debussy produced Le Martyre de saint Sébastien . The American composer Gian Carlo Menotti composed a ballet score for
9100-415: The best amongst other major Indian cities. The city was built with stepped streets and a seven kilometre long promenade on a planned grid system after the Portuguese relocated the capital from Velha Goa in the 17th century. It was elevated from a town to a city on 22 March 1843. The city was renamed from Panjim in English to Panaji , its present official name in the 1980s. The Portuguese name
9230-402: The body and buried it in the catacombs at the entrance of the cemetery of Calixtus, where now stands the Basilica of St. Sebastian . Remains reputed to be those of Sebastian are housed in Rome in the Basilica Apostolorum , built by Pope Damasus I in 367 on the site of the provisional tomb of Saints Peter and Paul . The church, today called San Sebastiano fuori le mura , was rebuilt in
9360-409: The building of the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro at Dona Paula was laid on September 21, 1935, and the chapel was blessed on May 23, 1937 There are about fifteen temples; the oldest ones being Shree Tulsimata Pandurang Sansthan at Vodlem Bhat and Shree Shankar Devasthan at Shankarwadi which were enlarged from a gumti structure which existed during the Portuguese era. Among the others,
9490-716: The capital city's most discerning assets is the Mahalaxmi Temple. Located on the Dada Vaidya road (Rua de Saudade during the Portuguese times), the Mahalaxmi deity is the chief object of veneration for all Panjimites, irrespective of caste, class, sex or creed. The carnival celebrations in February include a colourful parade on the streets. This is followed by the Shigmo / Xigmo, or Holi . The Narkāsūr parade on
9620-484: The celebration and sets the village folk into festive mood. At 8:30 am, President of the feast marches under the cover of a colourful ceremonial umbrella to the São Miguel Arcanjo church to the beats of brass band. From the church the parishioners proceed in a procession to the field at Tolliant earmarked by the Comunidade for cutting of the sheaves. In 90's the procession used to be led by dhol caxia (drum)and
9750-483: The church has a Holy Spirit in high relief. The Church has six altars, including the main altar. The main altar has the statue of St Michael above and to the right that of St Sebastian and to the left of St Domnic De Guzman , founder of the Domnicans. The collateral altars: on the left is the altar of Our Lady of Rosary with a small statue of Saint Ana in a niche on top. To the right is the altar of Jesus Crucified and
9880-608: The church is a knowledge bank for our youngsters and meets the increasing demands of the readers. The National Institute of Oceanography at Dona Paula is one of the pioneer centres for oceanographic research in India. Football is in the blood of Taleigãokars. The church square (adró) served as the main playground where most of the village lads practiced football under the mentorship of Dr. Alvaro Remegio Pinto. Thereafter many of them, including Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, brought laurels to Taleigão by playing for professional football clubs and winning national tournaments. The Portuguese constructed
10010-504: The country in Campania . Marcus and Marcellianus, after being concealed by a Christian named Castulus , were later martyred, as were Nicostratus, Zoe, and Tiburtius. Sebastian had prudently concealed his faith, but in 286 it was detected. Diocletian reproached him for his supposed betrayal, and he commanded him to be led to a field and there to be bound to a stake so that the chosen archers from Mauretania would shoot arrows at him. "And
10140-488: The cultivation of the Comunidade land. Taleigão Panchayat, the local administrative structure, has been functioning since the 1960s. The first Sarpanch (village panchayat head) of Taleigão village after the end of Portuguese rule in Goa was freedom fighter Late Narayan Naik in 1966. Taleigão or Taleiganv , gets its name from the local language , Konkani , Tolle-ganv , Tall-ganv or Toll-ganv . Toll-ganv ,
10270-487: The disease. The San Sebastian 'bread festival' is so unusual that it has been declared a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest in Andalusia . King Sebastian I of Portugal , the only King to ever have this name, was so named for having been born on this saint's feast day. The Feast of St. Sebastian is celebrated among Catholic communities of Kerala in India. Churches are illuminated and decorated, with fireworks being
10400-516: The enormous increase in his importance in the Late Middle Ages . The connection of the martyr shot with arrows with the plague is not an intuitive one. However, the hopeful example of Sebastian being able to recover from his "first martyrdom " (or "sagittation", as it is sometimes called) was relevant as the arrow-wounds can resemble the buboes that were symptoms of bubonic plague. Visually, "the arrow wounds call to God for mercy to us, as
10530-546: The entire Ilhas de Goa , the Taleigão village was officially accorded the privilege by the then Portuguese Governor Afonso de Albuquerque to cut the first sheaves of rice and present it to the Creator on 21 August. Traditionally, the harvest feast is celebrated with the music of brass bands, a colourful ceremonial umbrella, cannon fire, procession and high mass at São Miguel Arcanjo church. This thanksgiving ceremony commemorates
10660-532: The epithet of Padavalendra which is Kannada for lord of the western ocean . Panaji was made the capital of Portuguese India , after a devastating epidemic decimated the population of the City of Goa in the mid-18th century. Panaji was annexed by India with the rest of Goa and the former Portuguese territories after the Indian annexation of Portuguese India in 1961. It became a state-capital on Goa's elevation to statehood in 1987and between 1961 and 1987, it
10790-426: The existing agricultural association and named it as a Communidade. He introduced rules and regulations ( Código de Communidades ) which empowered them with administrative, financial and judicial powers. He took the initiative in appointing managing committees of Gauncars to administer and monitor the distribution of agricultural land (aforamento & shares) and collection of revenue from the agricultural produce, which
10920-525: The families under the tutelage of the Comunidade de Taleigão and blessings of the patron São Miguel Arcanjo. Prominent landmarks in Taleigão include São Miguel Church, which was established in 1544 by the order of preachers called Dominicans and is currently one of Goa's oldest churches. Taleigão hosts one of the finest football grounds in Goa - the Dr. Remigio Pinto Football Ground and the best all season spacious Community Hall which caters to weddings, social functions, trade fairs, etc. Taleigão plateau hosts
11050-484: The first playground at Borchem Bhat which was handed over to a club known as Grupo Desportivo de Caranzalem to encourage football in Taleigão. Dr. Alvaro Remegio Pinto was instrumental in organising football tournaments at the church square (adró). As a memory of his contribution to the football, the playground besides the Community hall bears his name. Taleigão has a number of parks. One of the biggest parks in Taleigão
11180-619: The first sheaves of rice to the Portuguese Governor who was the custodian of the Communidade land. As a part of the Hindu culture, the then Gauncars who were Hindus offered these sheaves and sought blessings from the village deity. After embracing Christianity, the Gauncars continued these traditions with Eucharistic celebration in church and dedication of the sheaves to the patron of the village - São Miguel Arcanjo. This explains why
11310-413: The founder of Bhartiya Jana Sangh . The stadium has a seating capacity of 4000 and was inaugurated by Governor of Goa Bharat Vir Wanchoo in 2014. It cost 82 crore and was built in 11 months. Traditionally, agriculture and horticulture were the main occupation of the villagers, given the vast tracts of land where rice has cultivated during monsoon and vegetables were grown in summer. The flat portion on
11440-577: The greater Rochester, New York , area through methods of restorative justice , special needs fundraising and community service . Sebastian is the patron saint of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod , in Negros Occidental , Philippines and Lipa City in Batangas , Philippines . Also, Sebastian is the patron saint of Leon City Mexico . A representation of the Saint in his martyrdom
11570-687: The hill tops were utilised to grow lady fingers, raggi (finger millet), snake gourd, ridge gourd, etc., in monsoon season. Taleigão's tambdi bhaji (red amaranth), sweet potatoes, brinjals, chillies, bottle gourd, etc., are famous for their taste all over Tiswadi taluka. Since the last decade, farming has been on decline because of high labour costs, flooding of the fields in monsoon due to non-maintenance of water channels, youth taking up different occupations, migration of families to other countries, etc. Due to mass immigration from other states of India, high-rise housingconstructions have taken over vast areas of agricultural land in Taleigão which has transformed
11700-409: The illumination around it were added by Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate. The Taleigão parish celebrates two main feasts: the harvest feast on 21 August, and the feast of the patron - St. Minguel - on the nearest Sunday on or after 29 September. The president of the feast of St Michael is selected from amongst the senior (those who have crossed 60 years) gaunkars of Comunidade de Taleigão. The selection
11830-731: The largest engraving by the Master of the Playing Cards in the 1430s, when there were few other current subjects with male nudes other than Christ. Sebastian appears in many other prints and paintings, although this was due to his popularity with the faithful. Among many others, Botticelli , Perugino , Titian , Pollaiuolo , Giovanni Bellini , Guido Reni (who painted the subject seven times), Mantegna (three times), Hans Memling , Gerrit van Honthorst , Luca Signorelli , El Greco , Honoré Daumier , John Singer Sargent and Louise Bourgeois all painted Saint Sebastians. An early work by
11960-521: The local leader who is considered the Father of the Opinion Poll in Goa and a staunch promponent of Goa's identity. Bambolim Athletic Indoor Stadium is an indoor stadium located on the campus of Goa University . The stadium was constructed for the 2014 Lusophony Games for events of volleyball and basketball . The stadium is named after Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee former Indian politician and
12090-629: The main altar at the Se Cathedral. From there, the Vicar will come with them to the Fort where the Factor will present a pachari (a white or coloured shawl), on which he is allowed to spend four pardaos (currency of the time). To the gaonkar who has been selected amongst them for this honour. Thereafter, the harvesting in other villages can be effected." Afonso de Albuquerque strengthened the foundation of
12220-415: The main hub of higher education, Goa University. There is a higher secondary school at Dona Paula and a number of high schools, middle schools, primary schools, and pre-primary schools in Taleigão catering to the educational needs of the children. Don Bosco at Odxel run by Salesians caters to the all round development of children from the weaker sections of society. Bookworm Children's Library situated behind
12350-495: The majority with 64.08% followers, Christianity with 26.51% followers, and the smallest being Islam with 8.84% followers. 0.4% of the population count as other which include Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh followers. Panaji features a tropical monsoon climate ( Köppen climate classification Am ). The climate in Panaji is hot in summer and equable in winter. During summers (from March to May) the temperature reaches up to 32 °C (90 °F) and in winters (from November to February) it
12480-594: The martyr as a " homosexual icon ", according to a number of critics reflecting a subtext perceptible in the imagery since the Renaissance. Also in 1976, in the American horror film Carrie , a figure of Saint Sebastian (commonly misconstrued as a figure of the crucified Christ) appears in Carrie's prayer closet. Boxer Muhammad Ali was pictured in the iconography of a bound Saint Sebastian pierced by arrows, in
12610-474: The martyr while taking his mother to "reducing" classes at the Y. In 1984 there was a movie adaptation called Das Martyrium des heiligen Sebastian starring Terminator star Michael Biehn . In 1997, the eighth episode of the second season of the television series Millennium , the protagonists search for the hand of Saint Sebastian. In 2007, artist Damien Hirst presented Saint Sebastian, Exquisite Pain from his Natural History series. The piece depicts
12740-461: The most unusual ones is Shri Mahalaxmi Devasthan at Oitalem. Both these temples have a Cross inside the temple and candles are lit every night by Hindu devotees and Litanies are held occasionally with the involvement of the Catholic community. Taleigão has a mixed population of slightly over 17,000. The Catholic population is more than 12,000 followed closely by Hindus and Muslims. There are two Masjids in this village, at Vodlem Bhat and at Adarsh. In
12870-801: The name of the saint. He is the patron of San Sebastian College – Recoletos in Manila , Philippines , which is adjacent to the Minor Basilica of San Sebastian, the all-steel church in the Philippines and in Asia administered by the Order of Augustinian Recollect (OAR). At the Catholic Newman Community at the University of Rochester , the St. Sebastian Society is an organization of campus-wide Christian athletes that works to serve
13000-473: The night before Diwali in the city is very colourful. Well-known places in Panaji are the 18th June Road (a busy thoroughfare in the heart of the town and a shopping area for tourists and locals), Mala area, Miramar beach and the Kala Academy (a cultural centre known for its structure built by architect Charles Correa ). Kala Academy is a place where Goa showcases its art and culture. Situated on
13130-543: The occasion which is also attended by devotees residing around Old Goa. The blessed sheaves are then distributed by the priest during the mass. After the mass, fov are also distributed by the President of the feast to the congregation and the resident priests. Later, the group presents fov and sheaves to the Archbishop at Paço Patriarcal and to the Governor of Goa at Raj Bhavan. At Raj Bhavan, the feast President reads out
13260-543: The office of the village Panchayat. Taleigão is home to many Portuguese-style old and grand houses. In Santissimo ward - the house of Mulgaonkar ( vodlem ghor ) at Voilem Bhat, the double storied house of Dr. Remegio Pinto, Jose Martins house (currently occupied by the Asha Mahal), Jervasio Viegas house (behind the church), and the Almeida house (opposite Cidade Haven); Oietalem-Viegas house (Las Viegas); Bodiem-houses of
13390-710: The old and rebuilt Adilshahi Palace (or Idalç ão Palace), dating from the sixteenth century, the Institute Menezes Braganza , the Chapel of St. Sebastian and the Fontainhas area—which is considered to be the old Latin Quarter—as well as the nearby beach of Miramar. Panaji hosted the relics of Saint John Bosco (also known as Don Bosco) until 21 August 2011 at the Don Bosco Oratory. One of
13520-405: The outskirts of Panaji. Some other educational institutes in Panaji are: The National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) is situated at Dona Paula , on the outskirts of Panaji city. It specialises in marine science research. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport which is 30 kilometres (19 miles) away. Transport is done mainly by buses. The other recently developed airport near to Panjim
13650-506: The people of Taleigão. The Taleigão gauncars (early village settlers who had control over the agricultural land) took the initiative of supplying provisions to the troops at the dead of the night by risking their lives from the Muslim troops and inclement weather. They would load the provisions on bullock carts and transport them towards Aivão (a small fishing hamlet at Caranzalem), where the fishermen used to anchor their canoes. After unloading
13780-453: The pretext of protecting Goa from a possible French invasion. They were stationed at the Cabo ( Dona Paula ), Fort Aguada and Fort Mormugao and stayed at Marivel from 1799 and 1813. The cemetery has an ornate semi-circular archway that leads to graves and memorial stones. The nine-metre bronze statue of Dr. Jack de Sequeira was unveiled on 20 April 2007 at Dona Paula circle, as a tribute to
13910-533: The privilege to cut the first sheaves of rice on 21 August, prior to the other villages in Ilhas. This decree has been described in the Foral of Portuguese writer Afonso Mexia dated 16 September 1526, Article 54 which says: "The village of Taleigão has prominence over the others to harvest the paddy. The gaonkars will come every year with sheaves of paddy stalks to the city of Goa (now old Goa), where it will be presented at
14040-552: The rich harvest. 23 August : At 4:00 pm, the President of the feast accompanied by traditional band and the boom of canons proceeds to the church and offers fov at the altar of São Miguel Arcanjo. After prayers by the Parish priest, fov are presented to him at the parochial house. This act shows the Act of sharing of joy with the Parish Priest. 24 August : The male representatives of the nine Gauncar families and three members of
14170-402: The route has been paved and illuminated recently. The water sports facilities in the vicinity also attract tourists. A large part of Hindi movie Ek Duuje ke Liye was shot here, which popularised the place further. It was the community hall which was built and inaugurated by the last Portuguese Governor of Goa, General Vassalo de Silva on 21 August 1961. It houses a hall with stage, and offices of
14300-572: The same in the canoes they would row the canoe with the aid of an oil lamp towards Britona at the dead of the night. After three months of waiting, Afonso de Albuquerque was joined by more reinforcements accompanied by Diogo Mendes de Vasconcelos from Malacca. After fighting alongside Timoji and the local Hindus for less than a day, the Portuguese captured Goa from the Bijapuri rulers on 10 December 1510. In 1514, Afonso de Albuquerque devoted himself fully to governing Goa. He gradually elevated Goa to
14430-435: The sand bar formed at the entrance of Aguada Bay. So the troops got stranded and were forced to take shelter on the rafters at the edge of the Mandovi river at Britona. It was a thick forest area with no inhabitants in those days. The Portuguese troops eventually ran out of provisions and had to survive on rats. The fishermen from Taleigão who had ventured into the river learnt the plight of the Portuguese troops and they informed
14560-684: The sculptor Gianlorenzo Bernini is of Saint Sebastian . The saint is ordinarily depicted as a handsome youth pierced by arrows. Predella scenes when required often depicted his arrest, confrontation with the Emperor, and final beheading. The illustration in the infobox is the Saint Sebastian of Il Sodoma , at the Pitti Palace , Florence. Hans Holbein the Elder created a statuette of Saint Sebastian "in silver and parcel-gilt", now in
14690-458: The single nude subject, which is already recorded in Vasari as sometimes arousing inappropriate thoughts among churchgoers. The Baroque artists usually treated it as a nocturnal chiaroscuro scene, illuminated by a single candle, torch or lantern, in the style fashionable in the first half of the 17th century. There exist several cycles depicting the life of Sebastian. Among them are the frescos in
14820-523: The son of Chromatius, the local prefect. Another official, Nicostratus, and his wife Zoe were also converted. It has been said that Zoe had been a mute for six years; however, she made known to Sebastian her desire to be converted to Christianity. As soon as she had, her speech returned to her. Nicostratus then brought the rest of the prisoners; these 16 persons were converted by Sebastian. Chromatius and Tiburtius converted; Chromatius set all of his prisoners free from jail, resigned his position, and retired to
14950-402: The statue of Saint Rita of Cassia. Another two altars have been added: one to the left has a panel and to the right is that of Our Lady with Infant Jesus with a book in his hand and a smaller statue at the bottom with Jesus. And closer to the entrance, to the right is the altar dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus with Sacred Heart of Mary and Saint Joseph Vaz on the sides. Statue of St Mother Teresa
15080-439: The summer to bathe. The Aivao-Caranzalem bay is known for fishing activity. In the Portuguese era, the canoes used to land here with a large catch of fish including mackerel and sardines. These were salted and dried on the sand, while the excess catch was auctioned. Locals and farmers from far-off places like Merces used it as manure for agriculture and horticulture. This place is named after Dona Paula Amaral Antonio de Souto. Dona
15210-520: The symptoms of the infirm call for pity from the passerby", as Molanus put it. The chronicler Paul the Deacon relates that, in 680, Rome was freed from a raging pestilence by him. The Golden Legend transmits the episode of a great plague that afflicted the Lombards in the time of King Gumburt, which was stopped by the erection of an altar in honor of Sebastian in the Church of Saint Peter in
15340-455: The top-tier league I-League . Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in Miramar was founded in the year 1926 and remains among the most sought after Tennis clubs in Goa. The multipurpose Campal Indoor Complex is planned in Campal besides the existing football ground. The Don Bosco college football grounds on General Bernardo Guedes road has been long a long established sports field in the city. It also has
15470-704: The village into an urban settlement. The Progressive Farmer's Club of Taleigão has taken initiatives to revive agriculture by availing government schemes. In-migration has also had its impact on the traditional lifestyles of villagers. Taleigão is part of Taleigao (Goa Assembly constituency) and North Goa (Lok Sabha constituency) . Clube Sao Miguel de Taleigao , an association football club based in Taleigão, represents them in Goa Professional League , Goa's top tier. Panaji Panaji ( / ˈ p ʌ n ə dʒ i / ; Goan Konkani : Ponnjem , IPA: [pɵɳdʒĩ] ; also known as Panjim )
15600-441: The village, and people hurl bread rolls from their balconies to the crowds following the saint in the streets below. The rolls have a hole in the middle and some people string them on a rope around their body. The festival is thought to have originated in the 14th century, after a plague of cholera hit the area. At this time, the wealthy were said to have thrown bread and money to the poor on the streets below, so as to avoid catching
15730-463: The west, vast tracts of fields to the east, Odxel-Vaiguinim-Dona Paula to the south and Santa Inez-Bhatlem to the north. Located five kilometres from Panjim, Taleigão was considered the granary of north Goa during the Portuguese era, as vast tracts of agricultural land were then under rice cultivation. Taleigão is known for its palm-fringed beaches, bright green paddy fields and Nagalli hill, age-old traditional houses and mansions, broad roads, footpaths,
15860-577: The year. Also located near Panaji, is the Goa Science Centre which was opened to the public in December 2001. The Caculo Mall is also located in St. Inez near Panaji. Also Madhuban Complex, at St. Inez is very popular among Panjimites. Panaji is widely acknowledged as being both the Casino capital ₹ Gin capital of India. Goa 's only university, the Goa University , is situated at Taleigão on
15990-516: Was added in 2016. The corridor of the Church has big panels along the wall, on the left side, which depicts the portraits of: Saint John the Baptist, Saint Roque and Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Peter, Saint Carlo Borromeo. On the right-hand side is another painting of Jesus on the Cross at Mount Calvary, with Mother Mary, Mary Magdalena and others. In the wall, there is a niche, with Our Lady holding
16120-509: Was annexed in 2006 during the tenure of Fr. Carmo Martins. The assistant parish priest have been Fr. Xavier Braganza and parish priest is Fr. Conceiçao D’Silva, who took charge of the church in June 2011,and took the initiatives to give a facelift to the church and renovate the parochial house and church office. The compound wall fitted with azulejo tiles bordering the Adro da Igreja de São Miguel and
16250-409: Was built in the year 1731 by Cónego Francisco da Cunha Souto Maior. St. Francis Xavier's Chapel at Kerant originally known as Copela de San Francisco Xavier de Taleigão was built in 1928. It was blessed on 10 October 1930 by the then Bishop of Cochin and Administrator Apostolate, its first mass celebrated on 12 October 1930. It was enlarged in 1935 and renovated in 2002. Just 100 meters from this chapel
16380-477: Was founded there and became one of the most important pilgrimage sites in southern Germany. It is said the silver-encased cranium was used as a cup in which to present the consecrated wine of the Blessed Sacrament to the faithful during the feast of Saint Sebastian. The belief that Saint Sebastian was a defense against the plague was a medieval addition to his reputation, which largely accounts for
16510-453: Was regarded as a saint with a special ability to intercede to protect from plague , and devotion to him greatly increased when plague was active. There is not much known about Saint Sebastian's early life, but the ancient source mentioning Sebastian is found in the Chronograph of 354 , a compilation of chronological and calendrical texts produced in 354 AD by the calligrapher and illustrator Furius Dionysius Filocalus , which mentions him as
16640-786: Was the capital of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. A new Legislative Assembly complex was inaugurated in March 2000, across the Mandovi River , in Alto Porvorim . Panaji is also the administrative headquarters of North Goa district. Panaji is located at 15°29′56″N 73°49′40″E / 15.49889°N 73.82778°E / 15.49889; 73.82778 . It has an average elevation of 7 metres (23 feet ). Panaji has various vāde or sub-divisions, including: Some areas outlying it are: Besides lying on
16770-421: Was to pass and harangued Diocletian for his cruelties against Christians. This freedom of speech, and from a person whom he supposed to have been dead, greatly astonished the emperor; but recovering from his surprise, he gave orders for Sebastian to be seized and beaten to death with cudgels , and his body thrown into the common sewer. A holy lady named Lucina, admonished by the martyr in a vision, privately removed
16900-401: Was used for the welfare of village community and paying dividends (zonos). As a result of these reforms and transparency in the system, the Communidade of Taleigão prospered economically from the rice cultivation on vast tracts of land and earned the distinction of being the granary of Ilhas de Goa. As a tradition, on 24 August the President of the feast and the representatives of gauncars present
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