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St. Francis Xavier is noteworthy for his missionary work, both as organizer and as pioneer. He is said to have converted more people than anyone else has done since Saint Paul. By his compromises in India with the Christians of St. Thomas, he developed the Jesuit missionary methods along lines that subsequently became a successful blueprint for his order to follow. His efforts left a significant impression upon the missionary history of India and, as one of the first Jesuit missionaries to the East Indies, his work is of fundamental significance to Christians in the propagation of Christianity in China and Japan. India still has numerous Jesuit missions, and many more schools. There has been less of an impact in Japan. Pope Benedict XVI said of both Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier: "not only their history which was interwoven for many years from Paris and Rome, but a unique desire — a unique passion, it could be said — moved and sustained them through different human events: the passion to give to God-Trinity a glory always greater and to work for the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ to the peoples who had been ignored." As the foremost saint from Navarre and one of the main Jesuit saints, he is much venerated in Spain and the Hispanic countries where Francisco Javier or Javier are common male given names. The alternative spelling '????'Xavier is also popular in Portugal, Brazil, France, Belgium, and southern Italy. In India, the spelling Xavier is almost always used, and the name is reasonably quite common among Christians, especially in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and more common in Goa. In Goa, Xavier besides being a surname, is also seen as the suffix in the names Francisco Xavier, António Xavier, João Xavier, Caetano Xavier, Domingos Xavier et cetera, which were very common till quiet recently. In Austria and Bavaria the name is spelled as Xaver (pronounced Ksaber) and often used in addition to Francis as Franz-Xaver. In English speaking countries, "Xavier" is one of the few names starting with X, and until recently was likely to follow "Francis"; in the last decade, however, "Xavier" by itself has become more popular than "Francis", and is now one of the hundred most common male baby names in the US.[16] Many churches all over the world have been named in honor of Xavier, often founded by Jesuits. One notable church is the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville, Iowa. The Javierada is an annual pilgrimage from Pamplona to Xavier instituted in the 1940s. The Novena of Grace is a popular devotion to Francis Xavier, typically prayed on the nine days before 3 December. One of his relatives is John Sevier. The Sevier family name originated from the name Xavier.
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How many brothers did st francis xavier have?
Francis Xavier had four brothers.
Where did Saint Francis of Assisi become a saint?
St. Francis died near Assisi, Italy, and entered Heaven there.
Who is the Catholic patron saint of missions?
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.
St Francis Xavier siblings?
how many siblings did St Francis Xavier have
What year did St. Francis of Assisi become a saint?
Francis was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
Why was St. Francis Xavier made a saint?
To learn why St. Francis Xavier deserves his title of saint, read his biography at the link below.
Who was a friend of Saint Ignatius of Loyola?
St. Francis Xavier
Where is Saint Xavier?
St. Francis Xavier has been dead for hundreds of years so we must assume he is in Heaven.
What inspired St. Francis Xavier?
Francis was a friend of Saint Ignatius of Loyola who convinced him to use his talents to spread the Gospel.
Who inspired St. Francis Xavier?
Francis was a friend of Saint Ignatius of Loyola who convinced him to use his talents to spread the Gospel.
Who were the followers of Saint Francis?
If you are referring to Francis of Assisi, his followers are called Franciscan. If you refer to St. Francis Xavier, his followers are called Jesuits.
Who was Xavier University named after?
Xavier University is a name common to several education institutions found around the world. Most of these are run by the Jesuits and named for their co-founder St. Francis Xavier. Saint Francis Xavier
When was St. Francis Xavier Seminary created?
St. Francis Xavier Seminary was created in 1994.
When was St. Francis Xavier's College created?
St. Francis Xavier's College was created in 1955.
How many people did Saint Francis Xavier convert?
St. Francis Xavier had converted around 50,000 people. That is the most people someone has converted since St. Paul. P.S. My name is Bernice Cassandra Williams
When was St. Francis Xavier Church founded?
That would depend upon in what diocese the St Francis Xavier Church you were asking about is in. He's a popular saint and has many churches named for him. Check out the article on him at Answers.com.
What is the motto of St. Francis Xavier's College?
The motto of St. Francis Xavier's College is 'Resolute In Action'.
