Catholic Saint
St. Francis Xavier
“St. Francis Xavier was a pioneering Jesuit missionary who played a vital role in spreading Christianity across Asia, particularly in India and Japan.”
Feast Day: December 3
Biography
St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Society of Jesus. He traveled extensively in his quest to evangelize and baptized thousands, facing great hardships. His commitment to his faith and dedication to spreading the message of Christ has made him one of the most revered missionaries in history.
Prayer to St. Francis Xavier
The harvest is great, but the laborers are few.