Saint Christopher
Bearer of Christ
Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travelers in Christian tradition.
According to legend, he carried an unexpectedly heavy child across a river—the child revealed himself as Christ bearing the weight of the world.
Saint Christopher medals are commonly worn or hung in vehicles for protection during journeys: She kept a Saint Christopher medallion on her dashboard.
- West IndiesCaribbean island chain
- volcanic islandsLand formed by underwater eruptions
- sugar plantationsFarms growing sweetener crops
- NevisLesser Antilles island
- giantBeing of huge size
Caribbean Sea · martyrdom · safe travels · protective charm · Caribbean culture · Creole culture · Charlestown · river crossing · volcanic peak · St. Paul · St Andrews · St. Louis · St. Moritz · naval history · historical landmarks · cultural festivals · coconut palms · rainforests
- SaintsJoan of Arc, Virgin Mary, Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II, Thomas More
- Christian LegendsHoly Grail, True Cross, Shroud of Turin, Spear of Destiny, stigmata
- MartyrsJoan of Arc, Thomas Becket, Thomas More, Felicity, Ignatius of Antioch
- Early SaintsAgatha, Apollonia, Valentine, Damian, Cornelius
Saint Christopherdemon
Malevolent supernatural being
Satan · evil spirit · Charon · Mephistopheles · tempter
Saint ChristopherSaint Peter
Heaven's traditional gatekeeper
Saint Paul · Jesus Christ · Saint Augustine · Saint Thomas Aquinas
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