| Companion | St. Francis Xavier |
| Companion | St. Ignatius of Loyola |
| Start Date | 1534-00-00 |
| Notes | In August of 1534, he joined Ignatius and five other companions in pronouncing vows. Together, Xavier and Ignatius were ordained priests in 1537. In the following year, Xavier went to Rome to share in the discussions that led to the formal founding of the Society of Jesus. Upon approval, Xavier served as the secretary of the Society until leaving for India in 1541. |