Francis Xavier, a Basque nobleman ... 1552 He was canonized in 1622 and is the patron saint of all missions.

St. Francis Xavier is revered as the 'Gôencho Sāib' or 'Sāib of Goa' due to his perceived miraculous intervention in critical moments of Goan history. In 1683, his intercession was credited with ...

A large number of people gather in Goa on December 3 every year to celebrate the feast of St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of the coastal state. Sawant in his message lauded the theme -- 'We ...

Panaji: The 18th Exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier drew to a close on Sunday, with thousands of devotees ...

The term ‘sāib’ originates from the Arabic word ṣāḥib, meaning ‘master’ or ‘companion’. Documented between 1690 and 1700, ‘sāib’ and its variations have permeat ...

The 45-day exposition of the holy relics of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa culminated on Sunday, with the authorities ...

Within this serene and vibrant landscape stands the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the final resting place of St. Francis Xavier's holy relics. This saint, who was born into the luxury of Spanish nobility ...

Tradition at Devipattinam on the sea coast near Ramnad is that St. Francis Xavier alighted and celebrated Mass here ... It was during this period that St. John de Britto, the patron saint of the ...

Panaji: From churches and institutions to business ventures being named after St Francis Xavier, the act of invoking the ...

Xavier has been respected as the patron saint of Old Goa ... "I am feeling blessed to see and venerate the sacred body of St. Francis Xavier for the first time together with my family," said ...

James Henry has been waiting to finish re-slating the roof of St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, using slate sourced from the ...