PORTABLE ART The 2.625" x 4.375" St. Christopher Catholic holy cards laminated for years of service fit easily in pocket or purse. The finely crafted image in rich colors shows the Patron Saint of Travelers carrying the Christ Child across rocky, flowing waters. The picture itself is highlighted by reflective gold and outlined by an intricate pale blue, cream, and reflective gold patterned border.
SAINT FOR ALL Though known primarily as the Patron Saint of Travelers and, particularly, motorists, St. Christopher is widely popular for his patronage of mariners, ferrymen, boatmen, market carriers, sailors, and other transportation workers, as well as archers, soldiers, and athletes. He is also sought for intercession regarding storms, floods, epilepsy, and a holy death.
BURDEN CARRIER St. Christopher, a man of large stature and great strength, converted to Catholicism in his search for the one, true King. Legend says he aided many travelers needing to cross a dangerous river. One of those travelers, a small child, grew immensely heavy as the crossing progressed. When asked why He was so heavy, Jesus identified Himself as the Christ and explained that he carried the weight of the world with Him. As a result, Christopher's Christian name means "Christ Bearer."
SAINT OF EAST AND WEST St. Christopher died as a martyr in 251 A.D. He is revered in both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church along with other Christian denominations. For that reason, these cards make excellent Confirmation gifts, Baptism gifts for women and men, spiritual birthday gifts for women and men, Catholic RCIA gifts, and religious gifts men and women will appreciate for Christmas, name days, and pilgrimage blessings.
