26-01-2018 23:57 via montrealgazette.com

5 Things: Montreal Catholics expected to flock to 465-year-old saint's arm

On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Montreal Catholics will have a chance to see the 465-year-old right forearm and hand of St. Francis Xavier.
Tens of thousands of Canadians have already shuffled past the relic in churches across Canada.
Here are five things to know about the man and his arm:
1. St. Francis Xavier was a missionary
Born in 1506, he was a student when he decided to become a priest. St. Ignatius of Loyola was his spiritual mentor. They were among the founders of the Society of Jes
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