Saint Francis Xavier ‘Goencho Saib’ – In life and death

Saint Francis Xavier - Old Goa feast

Patron saint of missionaries Known as the patron saint of missionaries, Saint Francis Xavier was born in Navarre, Spain. After dedicating his life to missionary work, he joined the Jesuit Order under the influence of Ignatius of Loyola. India was one of his main areas of missionary work besides Japan. Xavier arrived in Goa, India, […]