Saint Christopher

This article is about the Christian saint known as Christopher. For information on the island formerly known as St Christopher, see Saint Kitts.

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Saint Christopher was a saint venerated by Roman Catholics, who had been listed as a martyr from the reign of the 3rd century Roman emperor Decius (reigned 249 - 251). Likewise, Saint Christopher is a saint still venerated by Orthodox Christians, as a martyr killed in the fourth year of the reign of the 3rd century Roman emperor Decius. He is the patron saint of travelers.

Related Topics:
Saint - Venerated - Roman Catholics - Martyr - 3rd century - Roman emperor - Decius - 249 - 251 - Orthodox Christians - Patron saint

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