The Star of Goa | Devotional documentary based on life of St. Joseph Vaz | Konkani

St Joseph Vaz Patron of Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. St Joseph Vaz was born to Christopher Vaz and Maria de Miranda, on April 21st 1651 at Benaulim, in Goa on the west coast of India. After his ordination in 1676, he went for a few years to the nearby territory of Canara, where he became well-known for his zeal. When he returned to Goa, he became associated with a small group of priests, who wanted to lead a common life.His greatest faith led him to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) to serve the people and proclaim mighty word of grace. After 22 years’ work in Ceylon, Joseph felt that his end was approaching and so retired from the active apostolate to prepare himself for his death by a life of yet more intense prayer. He died peacefully in Kandy on January 16th 1711. Humble, poor, spent in the service of Christ, Joseph laid down a life which had won thousands to the Church and written a notable page in the history of the Church in Asia.