The saint

Who to turn to

St. Francis Xavier is who the Church points to for missionaries. Their full life — and the memorial kept each year — is on their own page.

The patron saintSt. Francis XavierSoon

Also invoked

Also invoked120 martyrs of China Also invokedBonaventure Tornielli

Also invokedIgnatius of LoyolaSt. Ignatius inspired countless missionaries through his founding of the Jesuits, emphasizing service and evangelization.Also invokedAnthony della Chiesa Also invokedPaul Liu Hanzuo Also invokedGiovanni Battista Scalabrini Also invokedAnne-Marie Javouhey Also invokedAlexius U Se-yŏng

Also invokedSœur Thérèse

Also invokedFrancis XavierSt. Francis Xavier is known as the patron saint of missionaries due to his extensive missionary work in Asia.Also invokedAnsgar Also invokedGaspar del Bufalo Also invokedJules Chevalier Also invokedBenedetto da Urbino Also invokedPeter Chanel Also invokedAlfonso Rodríguez Olmedo Also invokedCharles Garnier Also invokedJean-Claude Colin Also invokedFinan of Lindisfarne

Also invokedFélix de Jesús Rougier Also invokedRafael Guízar y Valencia Also invokedArnold Janssen

Also invokedSt. Paul the Apostle

Also invokedFrances Xavier Cabrini Also invokedAntonio Margil Also invokedMarie Guyart Also invokedJoseph Freinademetz Also invokedDaniel Brottier Also invokedJoseph Vaz

Also invokedStanley Rother Also invokedCharles Spinola Also invokedJames of the Marches Also invokedPeter Donders Also invokedAugustin Schoeffler Also invokedFidelis of Sigmaringen Also invokedBruno of Querfurt Also invokedDidacus Joseph of Cadiz Also invokedMartyrs of Japan Also invokedEmmeram of Regensburg

Also invokedSt. Thérèse of Lisieux Also invokedDiego Luis de San Vitores

A prayer for this intention

For the spread of faith

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Legacy of an Apostle St. Francis Xavier's life and death on December 3, 1552, on Shangchuan Island, marked the culmination of his incredible missionary journey. Canonized as the 'Apostle of the Indies,' his legacy continues to resonate within the Church and among missionaries today, inspiring countless individuals to share the Gospel with great zeal and compassion. O St. Francis Xavier, eternal Apostle of the Indies, let your legacy inspire us towards effective evangelization. May we carry the torch of faith you lit, sharing Christ’s love and transforming lives, wherever we are. Help us to fulfill our own vocation in the service of spreading the Gospel. (mention request here…) Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Who is the patron saint of missionaries?

St. Francis Xavier is recognized as the patron saint of missionaries, known for his extensive missionary work in Asia.

Why St. Francis Xavier?

He dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel and is celebrated for his commitment to evangelization.

Is there a patron saint of travel?

Yes, St. Christopher is often considered the patron saint of travelers, providing protection during journeys.

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