Xavier Day

Globally St. Francis Xavier Day is celebrated on December 3rd each year.
It commemorates the feast day of Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish Jesuit missionary, who was a key figure in spreading Christianity during the Age of Discovery.

His impactful work in India, Southeast Asia, and Japan laid the foundation for the growth of Christian communities in these regions. Canonised as a saint in 1622, he is celebrated for his dedication to missionary efforts and remains a significant historical figure in the history of Christianity in Asia.