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Saint Francis Xavier was born on April 7, 1506, in Javier, a tiny village in the Navarre Region of Spain. He became a Jesuit priest and worked as a missionary in China, India, Indonesia and Japan. He died on December 3, 1552, in China and was canonized on March 12, 1622.
Saint Francis Xavier is now the patron saint of the autonomous community of Navarre. Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain on the southern edge of the Bay of Biscay. It has land borders with the autonomous communities of Aragon, La Rioja and the Basque Country.
The Day of Navarre is a public holiday in Spain's Navarre region, but not in the rest of Spain, on December 3. Many businesses and other organizations are closed. Many stores are closed but some bakers and food stores may be open. Public transport services may run to a reduced schedule. Parades and other public events may cause some local disruption to traffic, especially in the centers of towns and villages.
Events around the Day of Navarre and the Day of Saint Francis Xavier generally last for about two weeks in late November and early December. Many activities take place in the city of Pamplona, but some are also arranged in other towns and villages.
These include:
Church services and religious parades to honor the life of Saint Francis Xavier.
Concerts of local and traditional music.
The presentation of medals recognizing the achievements of local people.
Special activities for children and families.
Saint Francis Xavier is now the patron saint of the autonomous community of Navarre. Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain on the southern edge of the Bay of Biscay. It has land borders with the autonomous communities of Aragon, La Rioja and the Basque Country.
The Day of Navarre is a public holiday in Spain's Navarre region, but not in the rest of Spain, on December 3. Many businesses and other organizations are closed. Many stores are closed but some bakers and food stores may be open. Public transport services may run to a reduced schedule. Parades and other public events may cause some local disruption to traffic, especially in the centers of towns and villages.
Events around the Day of Navarre and the Day of Saint Francis Xavier generally last for about two weeks in late November and early December. Many activities take place in the city of Pamplona, but some are also arranged in other towns and villages.
These include:
Church services and religious parades to honor the life of Saint Francis Xavier.
Concerts of local and traditional music.
The presentation of medals recognizing the achievements of local people.
Special activities for children and families.
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