21 October 2026
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Saints of the Week

St. Francis Xavier

Feast: 3 December Next celebration: Patron of: Missions

Jesuit missionary who preached along the coasts of India, including the Tamil coast.

Sources and references

Calendar: General Roman Calendar

  • General Roman Calendar — Fixed annual date; verify yearly precedence before publication.

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