VASCO
A coffee table book showcasing the history of St Andrew’s Church Vasco was released by Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao at the Bishop’s Palace, Altinho.
Parish Priest of St Andrew’s Church Vasco and Convenor of the book committee Fr Gabriel Coutinho, Fabrica Attorney and co-convenor of the book committee Savio Messias and members were also present at the release. The coffee table book was released as part of the 450-year celebrations of the Church.
The book committee comprises of a book editor, Roger Figueiredo, Valerian Mendonca, Lisa Mendonca, Daniel D’Souza and Vilma Henriques.
Speaking on the occasion, Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao hailed the efforts that went into bringing out this book which he said would renew and deepen the faith of the people belonging to this Parish.
Parish Priest of St Andrew’s Church Vasco, Fr Gabriel Coutinho said that the 450-year celebrations were a huge success and praised the various committees which he said worked unitedly to make the celebrations a success.
Fabrica Attorney Savio Messias said that it was always his desire to document the history of Vasco Church and hence he floated the idea. He admitted that it was not an easy task to get information about the people who were instrumental in developing and looking after this church over the ages.
The book brings out some interesting facets of historical interest about the Church through its 450-year journey.
The coffee table book also brings out the architectural history of the Church, apart from focusing on the various chapels affiliated to it. The priests that have served in the Parish of St Andrew’s has also been listed.
