Martyr
Saint Christopher
Saint Christopher, a giant who carried travelers across a river, is said to have carried the Christ Child, becoming patron of travelers.
Patron saint of
Travelers, Drivers, Athletes
- Feast
- July 25
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Lycia
At a Glance
Saint Christopher
- Feast Day
- July 25
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Lycia
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Travelers, Drivers, Athletes
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Overview
Saint Christopher
Saint Christopher, a giant who carried travelers across a river, is said to have carried the Christ Child, becoming patron of travelers.
Feast day: July 25
Patronage
Travelers, Drivers, Athletes
Connected Places
- Lycia, Turkey: His martyrdom site
- Rome, Italy: Relics in San Bartolomeo
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Kindred Saints
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