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December 3 · Memorial · White
St Francis Xavier
(1506–1552) Basque Jesuit, one of the original companions of Ignatius. Missionary to India, Indonesia, and Japan; died on an island within sight of China before he could enter. Co-patron of missions with Thérèse of Lisieux.
A prayerSaint Francis Xavier, apostle of Asia, pray for missionaries far from home.
When is the feast of St Francis Xavier?
The feast is celebrated on December 3 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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