St. Christopher Sterling God Bless America Medal
7/8in. diameter
Item Number: 5326
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0 7/8" (2.22 cm) x 0 7/8" (2.22 cm)
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This round sterling silver medal is 7/8in. in diameter. On one side is St. Christopher and around the edge on a red white and blue enamel background are the words "Land, Sea, Air" and Saint Christopher Protect Us." On the other side of the medal is an American Flag with a cross in front of it and the words "God Bless America." The medal comes on a 24in. stainless steel chain in a deluxe gift box.
This item carries a lifetime warranty. If at any time it breaks or tarnishes just send it back for repair or replacement. This guarantee takes precedence over our standard return policy.
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Feast Day:
Eastern Calendar - 03/09
Roman Rite Calendar - 07/25
Tridentine Calendar - 07/25
Patron Of:
Against Lightning, Archers, Automobiles, Bachelors, Boatmen, Bookbinders, Bus Drivers, Epilepsy, Floods, Gardeners, Hazards While Traveling, Lightning, Mariners, Motorists, Porters, Sailors, Storms, Sudden Death, Toothache, Travel, Travelers, Truck Drivers
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.
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