Our Patron

St. Francis Xavier

St. Francis Xavier was born in Spain in 1506 to a noble family. He was influenced by Ignatious Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus, who recruited Xavier into this order.

St. Francis Xavier reached Goa in 1542 specifically to stem the rot amongst the Christian faithful and in a short period of time caused a major awakening. He was instrumental in building many churches and institutions in Goa and elsewhere. He traveled across Malacca, China and Japan.

St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa, affectionately called as ‘Goencho Saib’ or ‘Lord of Goa’ died in 1552 on his way to China. His body - sacred relic, brought in 1554 to Goa is housed in a silver casket in the Bom Jesus church. It is brought in a ceremonious procession to the SE Cathedral every ten years for an exposition - public veneration

He was beatified by Pope Paul V in 1619 and canonized together with St. Ignatius by Pope Gregory XV, on March 12th, 1622.

About School

The School is named after St. Francis Xavier the Apostle of the East, a Jesuit priest of the 15th century, who is also the patron of our Missionary Society.

Academics

The School is named after St. Francis Xavier the Apostle of the East, a Jesuit priest of the 15th century, who is also the patron of our Missionary Society.

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The School is named after St. Francis Xavier the Apostle of the East, a Jesuit priest of the 15th century, who is also the patron of our Missionary Society.

Our Patron

St. Francis Xavier