Our Description

This 2-sided round St. Christopher Marine Corps Medal is 7/8 in. in diameter and is sterling silver.  It comes with a 24 in. stainless steel curbed-flat chain and a lovely green velvet gift box.  On the front of the medal is the Marine Corps symbol and the words "United States Marine Corps" in the border.  On the back of the medal is St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child with the words "Saint Christopher Protect Me." 

This item carries a lifetime warranty.  If the item should tarnish or break, please return to Aquinas and More Catholic Goods for repair or replacement.  This warranty takes precedence over our standard return policy.

St. Christopher

Feast Day: Eastern Calendar - 03/09 Roman Rite Calendar - 07/25 Tridentine Calendar - 07/25 Patron Of: Travelers, Archers, Bookbinders, Lightning, Storms, Sudden Death, Mariners, Sailors, Automobiles, Bachelors, Bus Drivers, Hazards While Traveling, Motorists, Porters, Travel, Truck Drivers, Gardeners, Epilepsy, Toothache, Boatmen, Floods, Against Lightning Profile     Third century martyr in the persecutions of Decius. Little else is known for sure.     His fame derives from the pious legend of him being a "Christ-bearer" (= Christopher). He was a powerfully built man who wandered the world in search of novelty and adventure. He came upon a hermit who lived beside a dangerous stream and served others by guiding them to safe places to cross. He gave Offero instruction in the truth of God. Offero took the hermit's place, but instead of guiding travelers, he carried them safely across the stream.     One day he carried a small child across the stream; the child's weight nearly crushed him. When they arrived on the other side, the child revealed himself as Christ, and he was so heavy because he bore the weight of the world on himself. He then baptized Offero with water from the stream. Christopher's service at the stream led to his patronage of things related to travel and travelers, people who carry things, etc. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Born     at Canaan as Offero Died     martyred c.251 Third century martyr in the persecutions of Decius. Little else is known for sure. All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.

 Other Customers Also Purchased

Stainless 27in. Heavy-Duty Curbed Chain

Stainless 30in. Curbed Chain

Catholic Prayer Book For The Marine Corps

 Browse For Similar Items In

• Military / Patriotic > Medals
• Catholic Jewelry > Catholic Medals / Pendants > Sterling Silver Jewelry > Military Sterling Medals
• Catholic Jewelry > Catholic Medals / Pendants > Military

Reviews:

Related Articles

1. End of Summer Inventory Clearance Sale 07/20/2009

2. Fr. Vincent Capodanno - Priest of Heroic Virtue 06/01/2009

3. Understanding Sacramentals 01/06/2009

4. Resources for Catholics in the Military 12/15/2008

5. About the Four Way Medal 12/02/2008

6. St. Jude Thaddeus 12/02/2008

7. St. Albert the Great 11/04/2008

8. Military Rosaries 11/04/2008

9. St. Martin de Porres, the Saint of the Broom 10/24/2008

10. St. Michael the Archangel 10/24/2008

11. HMH Regina Medals 10/17/2008

12. Crucifixes and Crosses in the Home 10/17/2008

13. Catholic Military Medals 10/17/2008

14. Byzantine Crosses 10/07/2008

15. What is a Scapular? 10/07/2008

16. The Franciscan Tau Cross 10/07/2008

17. About St. Dominic  10/07/2008

18. The Apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes 07/21/2008

19. About St. Bernadette 07/21/2008

20. About the Nativity of St. John the Baptist 06/20/2008

21. About St. Aloysius Gonzaga 06/19/2008

22. The St. Benedict Medal 05/05/2008

23. Jewelry Material Guide 03/06/2008

24. How a Saint is Made 05/19/2007

25. What is the Miraculous Medal 05/18/2007

Have a comment about this product? Please let us know.

If you would like a reply, please include your email address.

The Product Description Is Incomplete The Product Description Is Wrong The Product Image Is Incorrect This Product Should Not Be Carried
Comments:


Enter the text above: