December 13, 2024

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What are the Javieradas?

The term ‘Javieradas’ refers to the pilgrimages that are undertaken to the Castle of St. Francis Xavier in Navarra, Spain.  These pilgrimages have taken place ever since 1986 in St Francis Xavier’s honour, as he was both one of the patron saints of Navarra and patron of the Catholic Church’s missions. These mass pilgrimages take… Continue reading What are the Javieradas?