St. Christopher is the patron saint of forests and travelers, and this is very appropriate for the Yeoman as he works in the forest and is currently a traveler.
The character who wore the medal of St. Christopher in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales was the Knight. St. Christopher is associated with protection during travels, reflecting the Knight's experience and status as a professional soldier.
Christopher is not the patron saint of motorcyclist, that responsibility falls on St. Columbanus, Our Lady of Grace and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
Safety of travelers.St. Christopher is the patron Saint of travel. He protects you on land, sea or air. St. Christopher is the patron Saint of travel. He protects you on land, sea or air.
Christopher Yeoman has written: 'Tiger cub' -- subject(s): Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Squadron, 74, British Aerial operations, Great Britain, Distinguished Flying Cross (Medal), World War, 1939-1945, Fighter pilots, Biography
The Saint Christopher medallion symbolizes Saint Christopher carrying baby Jesus across a raging river. Saint Christopher was known for helping people cross a raging river like a human ferry. The medal has an image of Saint Christopher with baby Jesus on his shoulder. The weight of the child was much more than expected because Baby Jesus carried the weight of the world.
Mary with baby Jesus
Harold Goodman serverd as a special Presidential Envoy to Pope John XXIII from whom he obtained blessed Saint Christopher Medals for the original Mercury astronauts.
Religious medals vary in price depending on the metal content and the weight. Fine jewelry Saint Christopher medals made of solid 14 karat yellow gold can range in price from $60.00 to $750.00. Sterling silver Saint Christopher medals can range in price from $50.00 to $100.00. As gold and silver prices go up, the value of the medal will go up also. Precious metal is measured in DWT. The more DWT weight, the more the medal is worth.
St. Christopher necklaces are generally worn as a good luck piece, a trend that was started by surfers in the 60's. It was also exchanged by a couple as a symbol of "going steady".
It means that you are asking St. Christopher to intercede for you: Apocalypse (Revelation) 5:8. It is NOT magic nor anything of the sort. If you are not living a holy life, and praying frequently, using a sacramental such as a St. Christopher medal will mean that you will be responsible for yet another two more sins: presumption and superstition.
He was not de-sainted. He is still considered a saint, but since no historical data can be verified of his existence, his Feast Day was removed from the Roman Catholic calendar of saints in 1969. However, the Eastern Orthodox Church still honors St. Christopher's Feast Day on May 9. Lots of people still venerate him and carry his medal as a protective charm. St. Christopher is considered the patron saint of travellers.
As far as I know, it dates back to the time of St. Bernadette, most likely earlier. I would look up St. Christopher's story to get a more direct source than myself.