Christopher

(Konrad Witz, 1435/1445) (link)

Feast Day July 25

Patron of Travelers, Motorists, Athletes, Surfers

Situations Floods, Storms, Sudden Death, Travel

Professions Athletes, Drivers, Pilots, Sailors

Saint Christopher is one of the most popular saints in Eastern and Western Christianity. According to legend, he was a giant of a man who carried travelers across a dangerous river. One day, he carried a child who grew incredibly heavy — revealed to be Christ carrying the weight of the world. His name means “Christ-bearer.”