Here are few places where St Anthony is venerated in Goa
Abigail Crasto
ST ANTHONY CHAPEL, MIRAMAR
Every Tuesday, hundreds of people flock to this chapel to ask for favors to St Anthony who is the patron saint of lost and stolen articles.
Goa| St Anthony |Miramar |Prayer service| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
ST ANTHONY CHAPEL, CALANGUTE
In Goa, people make vows and petitions to the saint to find stolen/lost items. They also pray for a partner, gift of child and also in finding a job.
Goa| St Anthony |Calangute| Patron of lost items| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
ST ANTHONY CHURCH, SIOLIM
This church at Siolim is dedicated to St Anthony. A unique statue of the saint holding a rope with a dangling snake is found at this church.
Goa| St Anthony |Siolim Church| Unique statue | Patron saint| | Photo: GT Digital
ST ANTHONY CHAPEL, BAINGUINIM
St Anthony is revered by people from all walks of life. People in Goa never fail to pray to him and make offerings such as flower garlands, candles, money and other items.
Goa| St Anthony chapel Bainguinim| Intercessions | Photo: Abigail Crasto
ST ANTHONY CHAPEL, DEUSSUA-CHINCHINIM
A relic piece of St Anthony's tongue is kept at this chapel in South Goa. The feast of the Miraculous Tongue of St Anthony is celebrated at this chapel on February 15 annually.
Goa| St Anthony chapel Deussa-Chinchinim| Relic | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
ST ANTHONY CHAPEL, CABO DE RAMA
The feast of St Anthony is celebrated annually on June 13 across the state with thirteen days of novenas or prayer service called 'trezena' held prior to the celebration.
Goa| St Anthony chapel Cabo de Rama|13 June feast| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
ROYAL CHAPEL OF ST ANTHONY, OLD GOA
St Anthony’s statue is carried out in a procession on the feast day. Goans celebrate the feast with immense gratitude for all the favors granted throughout the year.
Goa|St Anthony chapel|Old Goa|Royal chapel | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
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