Consider the following statements:(1) St. Francis Xavier was one of th...
In Paris in 1534, St. Francis Xavier pronounced vows as one of the first seven members of the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, under the leadership of St. Ignatius of Loyola. So, Statement 1 is correct.
On December 3, 1552, Francis died of fever on the island of Sancian (Shangchuan, off the Chinese coast). So, Statement 2 is not correct.
Each year, on 3rd December, marks the anniversary of St Francis Xavier’s death, when thousands gather at the Basilica of Bom Jesus. This annual festival, known as the Feast of St Francis Xavier or Goinchea Saibache Fest, (Lord of Goa Festival), is the biggest of all the Christian festivals in Goa. So, Statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c).
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Consider the following statements:(1) St. Francis Xavier was one of th...
Correct answer:
C) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
St. Francis Xavier was a prominent Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) along with St. Ignatius of Loyola. He was born in Spain in 1506 and travelled to Asia as a missionary, preaching and converting people to Christianity. He died on December 3, 1552, on the island of Shangchuan in China.
The following statements are given about St. Francis Xavier:
1) St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
This statement is true. St. Francis Xavier, along with St. Ignatius of Loyola and six other companions, founded the Society of Jesus in 1540. The Jesuits became a powerful force in the Catholic Church, known for their missionary work, education, and intellectual pursuits.
2) St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
This statement is partly true. St. Francis Xavier did die in Goa, which was then a Portuguese colony, on December 3, 1552. However, he was buried in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church was built in the 16th century and contains the remains of St. Francis Xavier, which are displayed to the public every ten years during the Exposition of the Relics.
3) The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
This statement is true. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated on December 3 every year in Goa, especially in Old Goa where his tomb is located. The celebrations include a mass, a procession, and various cultural events. The feast attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C, which states that statements 1 and 3 are true.