6 May 1542Arrival in GoaFrancis Xavier
Arrives at Goa on 6 May 1542, beginning the major Asian phase of his Jesuit missionary career.
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Arrives at Goa on 6 May 1542, beginning the major Asian phase of his Jesuit missionary career.
Leaves Goa for the Pearl Fishery Coast of southern India and begins sustained missionary work among coastal communities.
Preaches, teaches children and ministers to patients during his first months in Goa.
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