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   5 days ago · St. Francis Xavier (born April 7, 1506, Xavier (Javier) Castle, near Sangüesa, Navarre [Spain]—died December 3, 1552, Sancian [now Shangchuan] Island, China; canonized March 12, 1622; feast day December 3) was the greatest Roman Catholic missionary of modern times who was instrumental in the establishment of Christianity in India, the Malay Archipelago, and Japan.

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3. www.jesuits.global › saint-francis-xavierSaint Francis Xavier | The Society of Jesus

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   Francis Xavier. Saint. Death:12/03/1552. Nationality (place of birth):Spain. Francis Xavier (Francisco de Jassu y Javier, 1506-1552), was the first Jesuit missionary and the prototype who inspired many men to enter the Society of Jesus and evangelize far off nations. One of the original group of seven men who founded the Jesuits, he was sent to ...

4. www.biography.com › saint-francis-xavierSaint Francis Xavier - Quotes, Facts & Death - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Name: Francis Xavier. Birth Year: 1506. Birth date: April 7, 1506. Birth City: Xavier Castle, near Sangüesa, Navarre. Birth Country: Spain. Gender: Male. Best Known For: The patron saint of ...

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   Who was Saint Francis Xavier?

   • Francis Xavier gave his to others. Saint Francis Xavier is a Patron Saint of: Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray. 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.

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   How did Saint Francis Xavier become a Jesuit?

   • 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.

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   How old was Francis Xavier when he died?

   • Much of his life was spent tending to missions in areas such as India and Japan. He was 46 when he died on China's Shangchuan Island on December 3, 1552. On April 7, 1506, Francis Xavier was born in Xavier Castle, located near Sangüesa, in the kingdom of Navarre (part of present-day Spain).

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   Where did Francis Xavier live?

   • Born in the Castle of Xavier near Sanguesa, in Navarre, 7 April, 1506; died on the Island of Sancian near the coast of China, 2 December, 1552. In 1525, having completed a preliminary course of studies in his own country, Francis Xavier went to Paris, where he entered the college de Sainte-Barbe.

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6. catholictimescolumbus.org › news › catholic-newsThe unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier - Catholic ...

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   Learn how St. Francis Xavier, a Basque noble and a Jesuit priest, traveled to the ends of the earth to bring the Gospel to India, Japan, and China. Discover his courage, perseverance, and trust in God amidst hardship and persecution.

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   Dec 3, 2020 · Francis Xavier gave his to others. Saint Francis Xavier is a Patron Saint of: Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray. 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.

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9. www.xavier.edu › who-is-francis-xavierWho was Francis Xavier? - Mission Identity - Xavier University

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   Learn about the missionary achievements and qualities of St. Francis Xavier, one of the original companions of the Society of Jesus. Explore his travels, baptisms, challenges, and influence in India, Japan, China and beyond.

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    Learn about the life and mission of St. Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus and a pioneer of evangelization in Asia. Find out how he preached the Gospel in India, Malacca, Molucca, and Japan, and faced persecution and hardships.