925 Sterling Silver Vintage St. Christopher Protection Pendant Necklace

It is said that one day, a small child came to the bank of the river and asked Christopher to help him across. Christopher picked the child up and began to carry him on his shoulder through the waters. As Christopher walked, the child got heavier and heavier, as if made of lead. Christopher could barely carry this small child who weighed so very much. Upon reaching the other side, Christopher remarked to the child that he had grown quite heavy as he carried him. The child then revealed himself to be the Christ Child, and that the weight he felt was the weight of the entire world on his shoulders. Then the Christ Child told Christopher to fix his staff in the bank of the river and come back tomorrow to see what had occurred. This would be the sign to Christopher that the child was truly Christ. When Christopher returned the next day, the staff had become a palm tree, bearing fruit. It is because of this experience that Christopher got his name, for Christopher means “Christ-bearer.”

From the deeds of this saint, we discern a clear virtue: a profound sense of responsibility. He, who was tasked with bearing the weight of Christ, a burden greater than that of the world, inspires us to shoulder our own responsibilities towards our loved ones and our faith. Though these duties may entail unexpected hardships, we comprehend the reward that awaits us in Heaven.

Saint Christopher, pray for us!