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St. Francis Xavier was born in the Kingdom of Navarre on April 7, 1506.
He studied at the University of Paris, where he met Peter Favre and Ignatius of Loyola.
In August 1534, Francis, along with Peter Favre and several others, made vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The men planned to travel to the Holy Land to convert non-believers.
Pope Paul III approved the formation of their order in 1540. This order became The Society of Jesus, more popularly known as the Jesuits.
Pope Paul III asked the Jesuits to take a mission to India to help restore Christian virtue among the Portuguese settlers there.
Francis left for India in 1541 and was appointed as the Papal Nuncio to t...
St. Francis Xavier: A Saint and a Friend | One-Minute Saints
St. Francis Xavier and St. Ignatius were best friends. Their mission both separated them and kept them close when they were separated. Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on true friendship on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier.
December 3 - St. Francis Xavier
Who Was St. Francis Xavier?
Father Dan Cambra, MIC, shares stories about the saint who probably did more for the Church in Asia than anyone in history.
Francis Xavier: Christianity Arrives in Japan - "Ends of the Earth"
Francis Xavier: Christianity Arrives in Japan - "Ends of the Earth"
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JESUITS ON...Francis Xavier
Father Dorian Llywelyn of the Theology Department at LMU in Los Angeles examines the life of Francis Xavier. He shows us why Francis Xavier remains relevant for us today as we continue to experience challenges in preaching the gospel authentically in Asia and elsewhere.
Each Jesuits On... features a member of the Society of Jesus sharing his knowledge and passion on a wide range of subjects, whether it be the life of a famous saint, insights into the penalty or the rapid pace of change in China.
St. Francis Xavier's severed forearm to tour Canada
St. Francis Xavier's severed forearm, a 465-year-old sacred Catholic relic, is set to begin its tour across Canada. St. Francis Xavier is one of Catholicism's patron saints; his severed right arm is normally kept in a church in Rome and is rarely taken on tours for worshippers to see.
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Francis Xavier in India | Stories of Saints | Short Stories
Watch this beautiful episode showing the story of the adventures of Saint Francis had in India. St. Francis is considered to be one of the greatest missionary after St. Paul.
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St. Francis Xavier is the patron saint of foreign mission along with St. Theresa of Lisieux. He is also considered as the greatest missionary after St. Paul. He devoted himself to the religious service and became one of the founding members of Jesuit order. Watch the amazing story of this saint today!
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Saint Francis Xavier was won over to Christ by the gentle persuasion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. He then joined the Jesuits and soon after set off for the East, where he labored the rest of his life. Xavier was on his way to China when he died in 1552.MORE PODCASTS
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Happy #Feastday #StFrancisXavier was a pioneering Roman Catholic missionary born in the Kingdom of Navarre & co-founder of the Society of Jesus.https://t.co/vJZJkjkJSu pic.twitter.com/uVo56V7qmv
— Portraits of Saints (@SaintPortraits) December 3, 2020
Today is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier, one of the most well-known Jesuit saints. He spread the Gospel throughout the world, including Japan. #EWTN #Catholic #prayforus https://t.co/VHI0bWIuye pic.twitter.com/DP4nIiZnHG
— EWTN (@EWTN) December 3, 2020
Today, as we commemorate the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier, let us always strive to be brave and faithful like him as we go through our journeys in life.
— DOMNET-UST SHS (@domnetustshs) December 3, 2020
St. Francis Xavier, pray for us! pic.twitter.com/UhwvdXEOVb
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— NYPD Holy Name (@NYPD_HOLYNAME) December 3, 2020
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He was a Spanish priest who lived as a missionary in the 1500s. He was one of the first seven members of the Jesuit order & travelled extensively, particularly in India, Southeast Asia & Japan, to share his faith. pic.twitter.com/MSu5sStdQ1
Today, December 3, we celebrate the Feast of St Francis Xavier, Patron of Missions. pic.twitter.com/ekmitOSvdk
— Xavier University (@XavierAteneo) December 3, 2020
Wishing you a happy St Francis Xavier’s Feast day! From our school community. pic.twitter.com/4e1W6KCSKl
— St Francis Xavier's (@Francis_Xaviers) December 3, 2020
Today is the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier, Patron Saint of Missionaries.
— Spiritual and Pastoral Formation (@SoePastoral) December 3, 2020
St. Francis Xavier, pray for us 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/MDwBueTi0k
Happy feast of the great Jesuit Missionary, St. Francis Xavier! pic.twitter.com/hOAGAJGaRN
— Mr. T. Cole (@ColeClassMemes) December 3, 2020
Happy Feast Day, St. Francis Xavier! Pray for us. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/lZV8r7EFfG
— sai 🧚♀️ (@maisvb) December 3, 2020
Wishing everyone a blessed Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier.🙏 pic.twitter.com/ven5nWkDaW
— Stanly Prabakaran Dmlt (@PrabakaranDmlt) December 3, 2020
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