Interesting Facts about St Christopher are as follows:

• Fact 1 - He is the Patron Saint of Strength, Travel and Travellers
• Fact 2 - He was born at Canaan, a region encompassing modern-day Israel, Lebanon during the third century
• Fact 3 - He was originally called Offero and was a pagan
• Fact 4 - He was a well-built, strong man and so tall that he was sometimes referred to as a giant.
• Fact 5 - He met a hermit who guided travellers to the safe points where they could cross a dangerous river.
• Fact 6 - He took the place of the hermit but instead of just guiding travellers he would often carry them across the river, especially any small children
• Fact 7 - He converted to Christianity, through the teachings of the hermit
• Fact 8 - He was baptized as Christoffero which led to the name Christopher
• Fact 9 - In AD250 the Roman Emperor Decius (reigned 249–251) issued an edict for the suppression of Christianity
• Fact 10 - Christopher was arrested and executed during these persecutions
• Fact 11 - He is represented in Christian Art as wading across a swollen stream bearing the infant Christ on his shoulders, and a pilgrim's staff in his hand