St. Christopher | Pray for Us
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$30.00
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St. Christopher | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Christopher, the Christ-bearer who carried the Christ Child across the river, is honored on July 25 as the beloved patron of travelers.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | July 25 |
| Life & Canonization | Early martyr; a shrine in his honor near Chalcedon was consecrated September 22, 452 |
| Patronage | Travelers, motorists, sailors, pilgrims, and athletes |
| Symbols | A giant carrying the Christ Child across a river, a flowering staff |
The Life of St. Christopher
Christopher was a giant of a man, and the beloved story says he set out to serve the greatest king in the world. A hermit told him to serve Christ by carrying travelers across a dangerous river. One night a small child asked to be carried, and halfway across the boy grew heavier than the whole world.
On the far bank the child revealed He was Christ, carrying the weight of the world and the One who made it. The giant became Christopher, "Christ-bearer." For centuries drivers, pilots and travelers have clipped his medal to the visor or tucked it in a suitcase, asking his protection on the road.
“Behold St. Christopher and go your way in safety.”
Traditional St. Christopher medal inscription
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Christopher mean?
"Christ-bearer." It comes from the story of him carrying the Christ Child across the river.
Why do people keep a St. Christopher medal in the car?
He is the patron of travelers. Many families clip his medal to the visor or hang it from the mirror and ask his prayers on every trip.
What is the story of the river?
He carried a small child across a river, and the child grew so heavy Christopher could barely make it. On the other side the child said, "You have carried the whole world and Him who made it."
Who is he the patron of?
Travelers, drivers, pilots, truckers and anyone heading out on the road.
Is there a short St. Christopher prayer?
"St. Christopher, protect us today in all our travels." Many drivers say it before turning the key.
When is his feast?
July 25.