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He is special because according to his story Christopher put the child on his shoulders he found the child was unbelievably heavy. The child, according to the legend, was Christ carrying the weight of the whole world. This was what made Christopher patron saint of travelers and is invoked against storms, plagues, etc..
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What does the Saint Christopher charm represent?
The Saint Christopher charm represents Saint Christopher carrying Baby Jesus across a raging river. Saint Christopher would act as a human ferry carrying people across the river. The Saint Christopher charm depicts Baby Jesus perched on Saint Christopher's shoulder.
What happened to Saint Christopher?
According to tradition, Saint Christopher was martyred.
Is St. Christopher a Catholic saint?
St. Christopher is a saint in both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
What are Saint Christopher's symbols?
Saint Christopher is represented by: branch giant torrent tree man with Christ on his shoulders
What is the difference between Saint Christopher and Saint Michael?
St. Christopher was a person while St. Michael is an angel.
What nicknames does Christopher Saint Booth go by?
Christopher Saint Booth goes by Saint.
What does the Saint Christopher charm represent?
The Saint Christopher charm represents Saint Christopher carrying Baby Jesus across a raging river. Saint Christopher would act as a human ferry carrying people across the river. The Saint Christopher charm depicts Baby Jesus perched on Saint Christopher's shoulder.
What happened to Saint Christopher?
According to tradition, Saint Christopher was martyred.
Did a Saint Christopher medal ever go into outer space?
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.
Is Saint Christopher a Scottish saint?
No, Christopher is not Scottish and never was in the country of Scotland.
When was Saint Christopher Academy created?
Saint Christopher Academy was created in 1945.
Is Saint Christopher mentioned in the Bible?
No. Saint Christopher is not mentioned in the Bible.
When was Saint Christopher ordained?
Saint Christopher was neither a priest nor a bishop so was never ordained.
Who is the saint for transport?
Saint Christopher is the Saint of travels and travelers.
When did Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla end?
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla ended in 1983.
When was Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla created?
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla was created in 1958.
Is St. Christopher a Catholic saint?
St. Christopher is a saint in both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
