Saint Christopher
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Theology, Theologians, Saints, Prophets, Legends, Myths
- Curriculum: Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Christian martyr{$I[g]Asia Minor;Saint Christopher[Christopher]}{$I[g]Roman Empire;Saint Christopher[Christopher]} Although a legendary figure, Saint Christopher has long been a popular Christian saint, known as the patron of travelers and ferrymen.
Early Life
Virtually nothing is known about the early life of Saint Christopher (KRIHS-toh-fuhr). Indeed, the historical documentation for his life is so scant that some scholars question whether he actually even lived. The stories of Saint Christopher’s life belong to a genre known as...
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