Title
Saint Christopher a Christian martyr killed in the reign of the 3rd-century Roman Emperor Decius
Caption
Saint Christopher a Christian martyr killed in the reign of the 3rd-century Roman Emperor Decius (reigned 249–251).mythology, tells that he carried a child, who was unknown to him, across a river before the child revealed himself as Christ. Therefore, he is the patron saint of travellers, and small images of him are often worn around the neck, on a bracelet, carried in a pocket, or placed in vehicles by Christians.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP23A12_176
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Rights managed
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