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St. Christopher is the patron saint of 4 things. He is the patron saint of athletes, mariners, ferrymen, and travelers. I chose this saint because I really love to travel even though I cant very much. When Catholics go on trips of adventures they usually pray to this saint. Even though more people usually pray to St. Sebastian before they play a game some people also pray to St. Christopher.

Before the 1969 reform of the Roman calendar, Christopher was listed as a martyr who died under Decius. There was only three legends and one was very well known. He was walking across a river and a child that was very tired asked St. Christopher if he could carry him. He put the child on his shoulders and then realized he was very heavy. According to the legend the child was representing Christ carrying the wait of the world which is why he is the saint of travelers.

The Church remembers St. Christopher on July 25th. On this day he used to be only commemorated in private masses according to the Tridentine Calender. Then in 1954 his commemoration was extended to all masses. Then in 1970 it dropped as a part of the calender of Roman Rite. The described it as not being a part of the Roman tradition.

He is holy because he followed the Church. He died for his faith and Jesus. He is catholic because he had very strong beliefs in his faith. He also preached about the Church to other people. St. Christopher was very kind at heart and was a very nice person with very strong belief in God.