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Explain the role played by St.Francis Xavier in spreading Christianity in India?
Asked by anujbajpai44 | 20 Feb, 2018, 08:02: PM
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Main role played by St. Francis Xavier in spreading Christianity in India was:
- He came to Goa in 1542 and spent initial months in treating the sick in the hospitals. He then began to spread the word of God to the people.
- He often gathered a large number of people, took them to the Church and explained the beliefs of Christianity to them.
- In 1584, he sent three missionaries to the three main Indian centers to establish missions and to spread Christianity.
- He worked relentlessly for ten years and preached the teachings of Lord Jesus and worked towards spreading Christianity.
Answered by Social Science Expert | 21 Feb, 2018, 08:49: AM
