Santos Passos at Navelim church in Goa

Rohan Fernandes

SACRED JOURNEY

The annual Santos Passos was held at the Our Lady of Rosary Church, Navelim, recently.

Goa | Lenten Season in Goa | Santos Passos at Navelim Church | Veil of Veronica | Photo: Joshua Gonsalves

HIS CROSS

Santos Passos, also known as Holy Steps, depict the agony of Jesus as he carries the cross on his journey to Calvary.

Goa | Lenten Season in Goa | Santos Passos at Navelim Church | Jesus Christ with Cross | Photo: Joshua Gonsalves

FAITH FORWARD

The service commenced promptly at 5 pm with an Eucharistic Celebration held at the Rosary High School Compound in Navelim.

Goa | Lenten Season in Goa | Santos Passos at Navelim Church |Procession | Photo: Joshua Gonsalves

PAIN & SUFFERING

A large number of residents from in and around Navelim and parishioners participated in the Santos Passos.

Goa | Lenten Season in Goa | Santos Passos at Navelim Church | Jesus Christ with Cross | Photo: Joshua Gonsalves

THE TEST

The Santos Passos procession includes regular stops known as descansos, which symbolise the three times Jesus fell on his way to Mount Calvary.

Goa | Lenten Season in Goa | Santos Passos at Navelim Church | Jesus Christ with Cross | Photo: Joshua Gonsalves

FAITH IN THE RESURRECTION

A girl sang the Veronica song after the procession reached the church.

Goa | Lenten Season in Goa | Santos Passos at Navelim Church | Veil of Veronica | Photo: Joshua Gonsalves

FEAR NOT, I'M WITH YOU

In the end, the priest delivered a sermon on the sufferings of Christ, following which the tableaux were taken inside the church and kept for veneration.

Goa | Lenten Season in Goa | Santos Passos at Navelim Church | Way of the Cross | Photo: Joshua Gonsalves

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