Francis Xavier is a patron saint of:
•African missions
•black missions
•foreign missions
•missionaries
•navigators
•parish missions
•plague epidemics
•World Youth Day 2011
•Australia
•Borneo
•China
•East Indies
•India
•Japan
•Navarre, Spain
•New Zealand
•Agartala, India, diocese of
•Ahmedabad, India, diocese of
•Alexandria, Louisiana, diocese of
•Cape Town, South Africa, archdiocese of
•Chicoutimi, Québec, diocese of
•Dinajpur, Bangladesh, diocese of
•Green Bay, Wisconsin, diocese of
•Hpa-an, Myanmar, diocese of
•Indianapolis, Indiana, archdiocese of
•Joiliet, Illinois, diocese of
•Kabankalan, Philippines, diocese of
•Malindi, Kenya, diocese of
•Mumbai, India, archdiocese of
•Whitehorse, Yukon Territories, diocese of
•Freising, Germany
•Goa, India
•Apostleship of Prayer
•Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith
•Fathers of the Precious Blood
•Missioners of the Precious Blood
St. Francis Xavier is the patron saint of:
•African missions
•black missions
•foreign missions
•missionaries
•navigators
•parish missions
•plague epidemics
•World Youth Day 2011
•Australia
•Borneo
•China
•East Indies
•India
•Japan
•Navarre, Spain
•New Zealand
•Agartala, India, diocese of
•Ahmedabad, India, diocese of
•Alexandria, Louisiana, diocese of
•Cape Town, South Africa, archdiocese of
•Chicoutimi, Québec, diocese of
•Dinajpur, Bangladesh, diocese of
•Green Bay, Wisconsin, diocese of
•Hpa-an, Myanmar, diocese of
•Indianapolis, Indiana, archdiocese of
•Joiliet, Illinois, diocese of
•Kabankalan, Philippines, diocese of
•Malindi, Kenya, diocese of
•Mumbai, India, archdiocese of
•Whitehorse, Yukon Territories, diocese of
•Freising, Germany
•Goa, India
•Apostleship of Prayer
•Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith
•Fathers of the Precious Blood
•Missioners of the Precious Blood
Saint Francis Xavier is commonly referred to as the patron saint of missionaries for his extensive missionary work in Asia during the 16th century. He is known for his dedication to spreading Christianity and his efforts to establish missions in various countries.
Blessed Francis Seelos died on October 4, 1867 - the anniversary dae of the death of his patron saint - Saint Francis of Assisi.
Patron saints of China: •Francis Xavier •Joseph •Virgin of Sheshan
St. Francis Xavier is considered the patron saint of missions in the Catholic faith. He was a missionary in Asia during the 16th century and played a significant role in spreading Christianity in the region.
Saint Francis Xavier was born on April 7, 1506.
They have a sword saint (Kensei - Miyamoto Musashi) so I would assume they have other saints.
Saint Francis Xavier was born on April 7, 1506.
Patrons of China •Francis Xavier •Joseph •Virgin of Sheshan
Francis is a saint but not currently a patron saint.
The Patron Saint Inex lists no patron saints of bears.
patrons of Australia •Francis Xavier •Mary Mackillop •Our Lady Help of Christians •Therese of Lisieux
Saint Francis Xavier died on December 3, 1552 at the age of 46.