Francis Xavier Seelos
A Redemptorist priest and missionary of Bavarian origin, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos dedicated his life to evangelization and serving immigrants and…
First name and chronology
Francis-Xavier
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Francis-Xavier, between 1812 and 2002; the most famous is Francis Xavier Seelos, celebrated on October 5th.
Chronology of the name Francis-Xavier
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1812-1867 Francis Xavier Seelos A Redemptorist priest and missionary of Bavarian origin, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos dedicated his life to evangelizat…
- 1863-1928 Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận A Vietnamese bishop imprisoned for 13 years by the communist regime, Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận is a heroic herald of the…
- 1947-2002 François Nguyễn Văn Thuận François-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận (1928-2002) was a Vietnamese cardinal, imprisoned for thirteen years by the communist r…
All records linked to Francis-Xavier
Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận
A Vietnamese bishop imprisoned for 13 years by the communist regime, Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận is a heroic herald of the Gospel and a witness of hope.
François Nguyễn Văn Thuận
François-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận (1928-2002) was a Vietnamese cardinal, imprisoned for thirteen years by the communist regime, recognized as Venerable…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Francis-Xavier's feast day?
The feast of Francis-Xavier is celebrated on October 5th, in memory of Francis Xavier Seelos.
How many saints are named Francis-Xavier?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Francis-Xavier, including Francis Xavier Seelos, Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận and François Nguyễn Văn Thuận.
Who is the most famous saint named Francis-Xavier?
The most famous saint named Francis-Xavier is Francis Xavier Seelos (19th century).