Saint Christopher
- Solid Bronze Plaque
- 5.1 x 4.75 inches
- Made in Germany
- Gift Box Included
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Product Description
Our Saint Christopher plaque is a great Christian gift, especially for travelers. St. Christopher is venerated as a martyr killed by the Roman Emperor Decius (or Dacian) in the mid or late 3rd century. Saint Christopher is the original “Christ-Bearer” and the patron saint of wayfarers, travelers, transportation workers, motorists and drivers. This plaque will make a wonderful gift for a birthday, first communion, confirmation, and the feast day of St. Christopher on July 25th.
A Solid Bronze Plaque
Measuring 5.1 inches high and 4.75 inches wide, this solid bronze plaque will hang on any wall in the office or at home. This plaque was designed and created in Germany by a master bronzesmith and makes an excellent gift for that special Christopher or Chris in your life!
Saint Christopher—Christ-Bearer
St. Christopher (Greek: Χριστόφορος, Christóforos, literally, “Christ-bearer”) is depicted on this plaque holding his staff while fording a river with the Christ Child on his shoulder. The Christ Child is carrying a ball—the “weight of the world.” (“You had on your shoulders not only the whole world but Him who made it. I am Christ your king, whom you are serving by this work.”) Although little is actually known about him, Saint Christopher is widely popular. In England, there are more wall paintings of St. Christopher than of any other saint, except for the Virgin Mary.
from Wikipedia, “Saint Christopher”:
According to the legendary account of his life Christopher was initially called Reprobus. He was a Canaanite 5 cubits (7.5 feet or 2.3 m) tall and with a fearsome face. While serving the king of Canaan, he took it into his head to go and serve “the greatest king there was”. He went to the king who was reputed to be the greatest, but one day he saw the king cross himself at the mention of the devil. On thus learning that the king feared the devil, he departed to look for the devil. He came across a band of marauders, one of whom declared himself to be the devil, so Christopher decided to serve him. But when he saw his new master avoid a wayside cross and found out that the devil feared Christ, he left him and enquired from people where to find Christ. He met a hermit who instructed him in the Christian faith. Christopher asked him how he could serve Christ. When the hermit suggested fasting and prayer, Christopher replied that he was unable to perform that service. The hermit then suggested that because of his size and strength Christopher could serve Christ by assisting people to cross a dangerous river, where they were perishing in the attempt. The hermit promised that this service would be pleasing to Christ.
After Christopher had performed this service for some time, a little child asked him to take him across the river. During the crossing, the river became swollen and the child seemed as heavy as lead, so much that Christopher could scarcely carry him and found himself in great difficulty. When he finally reached the other side, he said to the child: “You have put me in the greatest danger. I do not think the whole world could have been as heavy on my shoulders as you were.” The child replied: “You had on your shoulders not only the whole world but Him who made it. I am Christ your king, whom you are serving by this work.” The child then vanished.
Christopher later visited the city of Lycia and there comforted the Christians who were being martyred. Brought before the local king, he refused to sacrifice to the pagan gods. The king tried to win him by riches and by sending two beautiful women to tempt him. Christopher converted the women to Christianity, as he had already converted thousands in the city. The king ordered him to be killed. Various attempts failed, but finally Christopher was decapitated.
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Additional Information
| Weight | 0.93 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7.25 x 5.25 x 1.25 in |
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Details
- Solid Bronze with Adhesive Backing
- 1.5 inches
- Made in Germany
- Gift Box Included
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