SAINT CHRISTOPHER – MEDAL

Description:

Patronage:Athletics, Bachelors, Drivers, Sailors, Long Journeys, Surfing, Gardeners, Pilgrims, Travelers, Motorists.
Invoked against: Sudden Deaths, Toothache, Epilepsy, Epidemics, Storms.
Feast: 25 July.

St Christopher medal depicts the hermit saint who, taking advantage of his height, used to help pilgrims cross rough rivers. He is venerated as one of the 14 Holy Helpers and is depicted carrying Baby Jesus on his back.