Consider the following statements: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order…
Consider the following statements: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Solution
St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order) — Statement 1 correct. He died in 1552 on Shangchuan Island, China (not in Goa), though his body is enshrined in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa — Statement 2 incorrect. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated every year in Goa — Statement 3 correct.