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Francis Xavier, Saint, 1506-1552

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1506 April 7 - 1552 December 3

Biographical Note

Francis Xavier, SJ, was born in Navarre and studied at the University of Paris, where he met Ignatius of Loyola. He joined the Society of Jesus and at the request of King John III of Portugal, prepared to work in the missions of India. Francis Xavier visited India, Malaya, and Japan before his death.

Alternate names

Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta, Francisco Javier

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Collection of the quadricentennial celebration of St. Francis Xavier's arrival in Japan and related photographs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-2005-020
Scope and Contents

Six photographs from the Quadricentennial Celebration of St. Francis Xavier's Arrival in Japan observed in Nagasaki, Japan. The collection also includes photographs of Xavier Castle (Navarre, Spain), the remains of the Jesuit Church and Rectory in Hiroshima after the dropping of the atomic bomb, the rebuilt Jesuit Rectory in Hiroshima and, the monument to St. Francis Xavier in Yamagughi, Japan.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: probably 1943-1949; Majority of material found in 1949 - 1949

Saints: Francis (Assisi, de Sales, Xavier, Rome)

 Sub-Series — Box 606: Series VII
Identifier: VII
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Material culture and pamphlets that document the Liturgical Movement and changes in religious life in the American Catholic Church from the early twentieth century through the implementation of the Second Vatican Council's reforms in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection contains artifacts of many kinds, including badges, bookmarks, candles, chalices, chaplets, crosses, crucifixes, holy water containers, jewelry, key rings, medals, money clips, monstrances, pins, plaques, relics, rosaries,...
Restrictions on access

Pamphlets are open for research. Artifacts are closed for reprocessing.

Dates: undated; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1968
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Pamphlets

Francis Xavier letter

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2004-067
Abstract

Consists of letter written by Francis Xavier to King John III of Portugal from India, referring to Portuguese subjects in the Far East, whom the Saint commends for reward and recognition.

Restrictions on access

Fragile original; available digitally. Access restricted to the digital version.

Dates: 1552 January 31

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