St. Francis Xavier | Pray for Us
Navy Blue / S
$30.00
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St. Francis Xavier | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary who carried the Gospel to India and Japan, is honored on December 3 as patron of the missions.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | December 3, Memorial |
| Life & Canonization | Born April 7, 1506 at Xavier, Navarre; died December 3, 1552 on Shangchuan Island; canonized March 12, 1622 |
| Patronage | Foreign missions (with St. Therese of Lisieux, named by Pius XI in 1927) and Navarre |
| Symbols | A crucifix, a missionary's cloak, a flaming heart |
The Life of St. Francis Xavier
Francis Xavier was a talented athlete and student at the University of Paris, where he roomed with Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatius kept asking him, "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?" until Francis gave his life to Christ and helped found the Jesuits.
He sailed to India, Indonesia and Japan, rang a bell in the streets to gather children for lessons, and baptized many thousands. A beloved story tells of a crab that returned his crucifix after he lost it in a storm at sea.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was his college roommate?
St. Ignatius of Loyola. Their friendship changed the world.
What is the crab story?
He lost his crucifix in the sea during a storm, and the next day a crab walked out of the water holding it.
What is the Novena of Grace?
A popular novena in his honor prayed March 4 to 12.
What is he the patron of?
Missions and missionaries, shared with St. Therese, and Asia.
When is his feast?
December 3.