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To be declared a saint by the Church you must first die.

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Q: Did St. Christopher become a saint after or before his death?
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Where was Saint Christopher's death?

Legend says that Christopher was captured and martyred by the governor of Antioch.


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What is Saint Christopher's date of birth and death?

Saint Christopher's date of birth is not known, but he is believed to have lived in the third century. His death is traditionally accepted to have occurred around the year 250 AD.


Where is the death place of Saint Christopher?

Christopher is a legendary saint and we are really not sure if he existed. We do not know the place where he was martyred about the year 251. He is thought to have been born in Canaan.


What happened to Saint Christopher?

Saint Christopher is believed to have been a 3rd-century martyr who was condemned to death by the Roman Emperor Decius for his Christian faith. After enduring various tortures, Christopher was ultimately executed by beheading. He is now recognized as the patron saint of travelers and is venerated by the Catholic Church.


Why did Saint Sebastain become a saint?

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When did Saint Christopher become a saint?

St. Christopher is one of the legendary saints who may have never existed. There is little information about him that is reliable. Tradition tells us that he was martyred for his faith about the year 251. There was no official canonization process in place at the time. Since he was a martyr he would have been declared a saint by popular acclamation soon after his death.


What did Christopher do to become the patron saint of basketball?

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How old was Saint Christopher when he died?

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How can a sinner become a saint?

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