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Where was Saint Christopher's death?
Legend says that Christopher was captured and martyred by the governor of Antioch.
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.
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 is Saint Christopher's date of birth and death?
All we know about Christopher is that he was martyred about the year 251.
Where were Saint Peter and Saint Paul martyred?
Both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome.
What are facts about Saint Christopher?
There are no facts about St. Christopher. He is a saint of legend who may have never existed. His name was dropped from the Calendar of Saints several years back because there was little evidence to support his very existence.
Was Saint Sebastian martyred for his beliefs?
Yes, he was martyred for being a Christian.
What actually did Saint George martyr?
George was martyred. He martyred no one.
Where did Saint Agnes die?
Saint Agnes was martyred in Rome.
Who was the first Filipino Catholic saint martyred in Japan in the 17th century?
Saint Pedro Calungsod was martyred in 1672 at the age of 17.
How did St. 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.
