Saint Christopher is best known as the patron saint of travelers; you may notice that many people carry a relic of him in their cars or when they fly. Christopher lived in the 3rd century A.D. and lived during the Christian persecutions by the Roman Emperor of the time. Legend tells of Christopher carrying a small child across a dangerous river. The crossing becomes difficult due to the extreme weight of the child. This child turns out to be Christ who tells Christopher that he is serving the Lord through his work. Since Christopher safely brings Christ across the swollen river despite “the whole weight of the world and Him who made it” upon his shoulders – he is known to assure the safety of travelers.
