Saint Francis Xavier teaching the Japanese children their catechism. Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta, 1506 – 1552. Navarrese Catholic missionary who was a co-founder of the Society of Jesus. From The Book of Saints and Heroes, published 1912.

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