“Nabotacho Mollo”, a Powerful Biblical Tale that Stirs the Conscience of Goa

Fr. Agnel Minor Seminary, Pilar, staged a powerful Biblical Musical Drama “Nabotacho Mollo” (Naboth’s Vineyard), with a compelling message of environmental and social justice during its annual day celebrations held recently. It portrayed the gripping struggle of a humble farmer defending his ancestral land from the clutches of greed and corruption.

The play was conceptualized and scripted by Rev. Fr. Diogo Roger D’Souza SFX (Director, Fr. Agnel Minor seminary) transported the biblical story of Naboth into the heart of a Goan village. The play was directed by Mr. Agnel De Borim and the dances were choreographed by Mr. Joe Dias.

The drama featured a collection of original songs written by Fr. Diogo D’Souza SFX—Utsovachem Voros, Nabotachem Eksurponn, Tanchem Kotta!, Nixed! Amchem Vingleponn, Sandlo!, and Bhorvonso Fottoina—with music arrangement by Fr. Venito Colaco SFX. The production also included collaborative compositions by Fr. Savio D’Souza SFX, Fr. Nelson Pereira SFX, Miss Reza Fernandes, and Bro. Vexter Colaco.

The event was honoured by Rt. Rev. Simiao Purificacao Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman as the Chief Guest and Mr. Rajendra Kerkar, renowned environmentalist, author, and researcher as the Guest of honour.

A talented ensemble of musicians including Pratamesh Chari on drums, Fevan Cruz on bass, and Jeolinton Costa on keys. The instrumental depth was further enriched by Manuel Caiado on saxophone, Pranoy and Alloy De Souza on trumpet, and a string section featuring Claster Cardozo, Serilda Carvalho, Nikhil Rodrigues, Adriano Braganca, and Vailanni Fernandes on violins. The vocal performances were delivered by singers Russel D’Souza and seminarians Ashwin Vaz, Emmanuel Fernandes, Rosario Mascarenhas, Fabian Colaco, Orban Fernandes, Francio Fernandes and Fegan Fernandes. The Lights and sound was done by Mr. Vernon Furtado of Studio 56 and Mr. Jules D'Silva.

The drama’s central message - that land is memory, identity, and life - struck a powerful chord with the audience. It depicted silence as betrayal and courage as prophecy, reminding everyone that in defending the land, we safeguard the very soul of Goa. Both esteemed guests, Bishop Simiao Purificacao Fernandes and Mr. Rajendra Kerkar, praised the seminary for its innovative approach to formation, blending spiritual depth with urgent socio-environmental awareness.

This musical drama will be staged during the Christmas Octave at the following venues: 27th December 2025 – Our Lady of Miracles Church, Sanguem at 7:00 pm

28th December 2025 – St. Andrew’s Church, Goa Velha at 7:00 pm

29th December 2025 – St. Anne’s Church, Agonda, Canacona at 8:00 pm

4th January 2026 – St. Michael’s Church, Anjuna at 7:00 pm

The producers hope that these shows will allow wider audiences across Goa to witness and reflect on the drama’s powerful message and the exceptional artistic capabilities of the seminarians.