UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · ST FRANCIS XAVIER
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?
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EXPLANATION
St Francis Xavier was a founding member of the Jesuit order, died at Goa's nearby Old Goa context, and his feast is celebrated annually there.
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