Saint Christopher
(Catholic Tradition)
A Story of Courageous Service and Safe Passage
Across rivers both literal and metaphorical, Saint Christopher—“Christ-bearer”—has carried souls from peril into the light of Christ. This Catholic icon pendant, depicting the mighty figure bearing the Christ-Child on his shoulders, invites you into the ancient devotion that entrusts every journey—physical or spiritual—to his steadfast care. Though his early life is shrouded in pious legend, Christopher’s heart burned with a singular ambition: to serve the greatest king. After testing earthly rulers and realizing only the King of Heaven merits total allegiance, he devoted himself to Christ by assisting travelers to ford the perilous rivers near Lycia. One storm-battered night, the Child Jesus appeared, urging Christopher to carry Him across a flood. With each step, the Savior’s weight—“the weight of the world”—pressed upon him, forging Christopher’s title and mission forever. From medieval chapels in Europe to painted roadside shrines in Latin America, Christopher’s image watches over pilgrims, seafarers, and children alike. Catholics invoke him before every journey—by land, sea, or sky—through the Prayer to Saint Christopher: “O Blessed Saint Christopher, protect me today in all my travels along the road; tomorrow, and always. Be at my right hand so that Satan may not tempt me, nor harm me in any way…”. Even beyond Catholic borders, Christopher is honored in Anglican and Orthodox calendars as defender against sudden peril and guide through uncharted waters. Molded with the broad shoulders and the infant Savior aloft, this pendant becomes your personal Keepsake of safe passage for entrusting your journeys, bear Christ before others, and standing firm in any storm. Clasp this Saint Christopher pendant near your heart as both shield and summons: a reminder that in life’s crossing—through fear, doubt, or distance—the Christ-bearer himself goes before you, guiding every footfall toward safe harbor.
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Sizing Chart (Without Bail)
Small: 21mm X 16mm X 2mm*
Large: 27mm X 21mm X 2mm*
(*Depth varies with Icon detail but is always at least 2 mm.)
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