Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Francis Xavier?

• A. He is believed to have performed miracles.
• B. He died on 2 December 1552 CE.
• C. He was a Spanish missionary traveller.
• D. He was buried in Bom Jesus Church in Goa.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A He is believed to have performed miracles.
B He died on 2 December 1552 CE.
D He was buried in Bom Jesus Church in Goa.

Francis Xavier was a Portuguese missionary traveller not a Spanish missionary. He is believed to have performed many miracles. The primary miracles have been listed in the 'Bull of Canonisation'. He is considered to be one of the greatest missionaries because of his passion towards spreading the gospel. Francis Xavier died on 2 December, 1552 CE. The saint was buried in Bom Jesus Church in Goa.