Priest
Saint Francis Borgia
Saint Francis, a nobleman, became a Jesuit priest, renouncing wealth to serve as a missionary and leader.
Patron saint of
Earthquakes, Portugal
- Feast
- October 10
- Era
- 16th Century
- Place
- Rome
At a Glance
Saint Francis Borgia
- Feast Day
- October 10
- Era
- 16th Century
- Primary Place
- Rome
- Vocation
- Priest
- Patronage
- Earthquakes, Portugal
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Overview
Saint Francis Borgia
Saint Francis, a nobleman, became a Jesuit priest, renouncing wealth to serve as a missionary and leader.
Feast day: October 10
Patronage
Earthquakes, Portugal
Connected Places
- Rome, Italy: Jesuit headquarters
- Gandia, Spain: His birthplace
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