The Story of Saint Christopher.

Saint Christopher is known as the patron saint of travellers.

Born circa 350AD in Lycia which was part of Greece (now part of Turkey) legend tells us that Christopher was over 7 feet tall and very strong. He was a Canaanite which was a member of a biblical tribe. When he asked the king what his job should be to serve the people the king sent him to a hermit who lived in cave.

He suggested prayer and fasting but this did not suit Christopher at all and so the hermit suggested that using his size and strength Christopher could help people to cross a large and treacherous river. It was notoriously dangerous to cross however with Christopher’s help the people could cross safely.

One day a child asked to be carried across and of course Christopher agreed immediately. However, as he waded across the water began to rise higher and higher. It became a real struggle and by the time he reached the other side he was totally exhausted. Putting the child down safely he said, “ I felt like I had the weight of the world on my shoulders”. The child then told him that he was in fact the Son of God and that Christopher had indeed carried mankind from one side to the other safely. In fact the Greek name “Christophoros” means “Christ bearer”.

Today it is well known for travellers to wear a St. Christopher necklace as he has become synonymous with safe journeys, strength of purpose and determination. In modern times the medal has become popular as a gift for someone embarking on a new chapter in their lives, whether that involves travel or a special milestone. The sentiment behind the piece lends itself perfectly for anyone starting college for example or a new job.

I hope you enjoyed reading the story of St. Christopher and Slán until next time!

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