This round, sterling silver St. Christopher medal is fashioned with a matte-finished center, and depicts St. Christopher with his staff, carrying a child through water. The polished border reads "Saint Christopher Protect Us". This medal is available in 3 sizes (18, 25 and 33mm) and includes either an 18" or 24" silver chain. To view this medal in 14K gold, see our St. Christopher Medals in Yellow or White Gold #8179.
St. Christopher (3rd century) is known by many as the protector of travelers. Some traditions say that he was a man of great strength whose livelihood was carrying people across a raging river - he is said to have carried the child Christ across one day. A martyr for Christ, his feast day is celebrated on May 9.
