St. Christopher is a legendary saint that is commonly symbolized on pendants. There are different beliefs about these pendants. Some look at them as a good luck charm and if you wear a St. Christopher pendant, he will perform miracles for you. These miracles are mostly revolving around travel, since he is the Patron Saint of Safe Travel. Other people insist that the necklace is supposed to serve as a reminder of your faith and to pray for safety for everyone.
If St. Christopher actually did exisit it was in the third century. He is mostly a saint of legend.
Christopher Wren was the architect responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The cathedral was completed in 1710 and is considered one of Wren's greatest works.
Yes, St. Christopher is a Catholic saint known as the patron saint of travelers. He was removed from the universal liturgical calendar in 1970 but is still recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
St. Christopher is believed to be the patron saint of travelers. Traditional story tells of St. Christopher who helped travelers across a raging river. One day a small child came to cross the river and asked for help. Christopher began to carry the child across the river but the further he went, the heavier the child became. Once across the river, St. Christopher found out it was Christ he carried across the river. He is viewed as the protector of travelers and the keeper of children. People carry a medallion of St. Christopher or wear on a necklace for safe travels.
No, Saint Christopher is not Santa Claus. Saint Christopher is a Christian martyr, known as the patron saint of travelers, while Santa Claus is a popular figure associated with Christmas and gift-giving.
Nope... St. Christopher was alive long before Christopher Columbus was even born.
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Christopher St. Germain was born in 1460.
Hang On St. Christopher was created in 1987.
St. Christopher Ameiva was created in 1802.
Christopher St George was born in 1812.
Christopher St George died in 1877.
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children was created in 1875.
St. Christopher's Episcopal Mission was created in 1943.
St. Christopher's birth name is said to have been Offero or Offerus.
Christopher Columbus
St. Christopher was never a bishop.