ROMAN INC - SAINT CHRISTOPHER - PATRON OF TRAVELLERS

Figurine comes nicely displayed in a box with a front window, with a prayer on the front and the story of the Saint on the back, and a prayer card inside.

"The Motorist’s Prayer:
Grant me O Lord a steady hand a watchful eye that no one be hurt as I pass by. You gave life; I pray no act of mine may take away that gift of Thine. Shelter those, dear Lord, who bear me company, from the evils of fire and calamity. Teach me to use my car for others’ need; not miss through undue speed the beauty of the world; that thus I may with joy and courtesy go on my way. St. Christopher, holy patron of travelers, protect me and lead me safely to my destiny. Amen."

Christopher was born under the name of Offerus in the third century in Canaan. He grew to be a man of great size and strength, and wanted to serve only the leaders that were the strongest and bravest. He wandered the world searching for those he could deem worthy of his services. He was unsuccessful until he met a hermit who lived by a dangerous stream. The hermit served many people by guiding them to places where they could safely cross the stream. The hermit was a Christian and he shared his faith with Offerus. In time, Offero pledged his allegiance to God and took the hermit’s place helping travelers across the river. Unlike the hermit, Offerus did not guide them to the places where it was safest to cross, but rather he used his size and strength to carry each traveler across the stream.
It is said that one day, he carried a small child across, and as they made their way, the weight of the child became heavier and heavier to the point where the powerful Offerus found the burden almost unbearable. When they arrived on the other side, the child told Offerus that he was Christ and that the weight that Offerus shouldered was the weight of the world upon Christ’s shoulders. Offerus was then baptized by Jesus with the water of the stream and given the name Christopher that means "Christ-bearer". St. Christopher is the patron of travelers, drivers, sailors, and transportation workers.

Feast Day: July 25

Material: Resin, Stone Mix
Dimensions: Approx. H 10.8cm x W 5.7cm