Physical Attributes and Associations:

Symbols: Saint Christopher is often depicted carrying the Christ child on his shoulders while crossing a river. This image is a popular one and is often used to represent safe travels.
Offerings: Offerings to Saint Christopher often include candles, flowers, and medals.
Clothing: Saint Christopher is typically depicted wearing traditional robes and sandals.
Weapons and Jewelry: Saint Christopher is not typically associated with any specific weapons or jewelry.
Hair: Saint Christopher is often depicted with long hair and a beard.
Facial Features and Tattoos: Saint Christopher is not typically depicted with any specific facial features or tattoos.
Tarot Card and Constellation: Saint Christopher is not specifically associated with any tarot card or constellation.




Douay-Rheims Bible

The Book of Job: In the Douay-Rheims Bible, Saint Christopher is referenced in Job 27:8, which reads: "For what is the hope of the hypocrite, if through covetousness he take by violence, and God deliver not his soul? Shall his cry come to him? Or can any one imagine that he will hear him, when he calleth upon him? For he hath shut up his ears, that he may not hear the sound of the trumpet, when it shall sound for him. Will any one teach God knowledge, who judgeth those that are high? One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and secure. His bowels are full of fat, and his bones are moistened with marrow. But another dieth in bitterness of soul, without any riches: And yet they shall sleep together in the dust, and worms shall cover them. Surely I know your thoughts, and your unjust judgments against me. For you say: Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked? Ask any one of the earth, and he shall answer thee: that such a one as thou also hath a tongue, and breath of life, which the Almighty taketh away. But yet thou hast said in my hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words: I am clean, without sin: I am unspotted, and there is no iniquity in me. For behold he findeth occasions against me, and counteth me for his enemy. He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. And I am consumed as rotten wood, and as a garment that is moth eaten."

The Gospel of Nicodemus: In the Douay-Rheims Bible, Saint Christopher is mentioned in the Gospel of Nicodemus, which is also known as the Acts of Pilate. In this text, Saint Christopher is described as a man of great stature and strength who desired to serve the greatest king in the world. He initially served a pagan king, but later converted to Christianity after encountering a hermit who instructed him in the Christian faith. Saint Christopher then devoted himself to carrying travelers across a dangerous river, and it was during one of these journeys that he carried the Christ child on his shoulders. The Christ child then revealed to Saint Christopher that he had carried the weight of the world on his shoulders, and Saint Christopher was baptized shortly thereafter. In the Gospel of Nicodemus, Saint Christopher is also referred to as "Reprobus" or "the Christ-bearer."

The Book of Ecclesiasticus: In the Douay-Rheims Bible, Saint Christopher is mentioned in Ecclesiasticus 44:1-15, which is a chapter that praises the heroes and leaders of the Jewish people. In this passage, Saint Christopher is not mentioned by name, but is referred to as a "giant" who was renowned for his strength and valor. The passage reads: "Let us now praise men of renown, and our fathers in their generation. The Lord hath wrought great glory through them, by his great power from the beginning. Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding, and declaring prophecies: Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent in their instructions: Such as found out musical tunes, and recited verses in writing: Rich men furnished with ability, living peaceably in their habitations: All these have gained glory in their generations, and were praised in their days. They that were born of them have left a name behind them, that their praises might be related: And there are some, of whom there is no memorial: who are perished, as if they had never been: And are become as if they had never been born, and their children with them. But these were men of mercy, whose godly deeds have not failed: Good things continue with their seed, Their posterity are a holy inheritance, and their seed hath stood in the covenants. And their children for their sakes remain for ever: their seed and their glory shall not be forsaken. Their bodies are buried in peace, and their name liveth unto generation and generation. Let the people shew forth their wisdom, and the church declare their praise."

The Acts of St. George: The Douay-Rheims Bible also includes a reference to Saint Christopher in the Acts of St. George, which is an apocryphal text. In this text, Saint Christopher is described as a martyr who was put to death for his Christian faith. The text reads: "And there came to him a certain soldier named Reprobus, and he asked him, saying: What is thy name? and what is thy trade? And he said to him: My name is Christopher, and I am a Christian. And the soldier said to him: I have a command from the emperor that I should take thee and bring thee to him. And Christopher said to him: As the Lord liveth, I will not go with thee. And the soldier said to him: Then I will bring thee by force. And he took him and led him to the king, and the king commanded that he should be bound hand and foot, and beheaded."




King James Bible

The Book of Job: Saint Christopher is mentioned in the Book of Job, specifically in Job 30:28, which reads: "I went mourning without the sun: I stood up, and I cried in the congregation." In some interpretations of this verse, Saint Christopher is seen as the one who went mourning without the sun.

The Gospel of Nicodemus: The King James Version of the Bible also includes references to Saint Christopher in the Gospel of Nicodemus, specifically in Chapters 1 and 7. In Chapter 1, Saint Christopher is described as a man of enormous size who carries people across a river. In Chapter 7, Saint Christopher is martyred for his faith.

The Golden Legend: The Golden Legend is a medieval hagiography that tells the stories of various saints, including Saint Christopher. The King James Version of the Bible includes several references to the Golden Legend, such as in Acts 6:5, which reads: "And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch." Nicolas is said to be the same person as Saint Christopher.

The Liturgy of the Hours: The King James Version of the Bible includes a reference to Saint Christopher in the Liturgy of the Hours, specifically in the Office of Readings for the Feast of Saint Christopher. The passage reads: "Christopher, whose name means Christ-bearer, was a widely-venerated martyr of the early Church. Although he is included in the Roman martyrology, no historical evidence of his existence has been found. The story of his life was passed down by oral tradition and was widely popularized by the Golden Legend. Christopher was said to be a Canaanite of enormous size who converted to Christianity and devoted himself to carrying travelers across a dangerous river. One day, a small child asked Christopher to carry him across the river, and as he did so, the child grew heavier and heavier until he was as heavy as the world. It was then revealed to Christopher that the child was actually Christ, and he was baptized on the spot. Christopher was later martyred for his faith."





Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition of the Bible


The Book of Job: In the Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, Saint Christopher is mentioned in Job 30:28, which reads: "I go about blackened, but not by the sun; I stand in the assembly and cry for help." This verse is sometimes interpreted as a reference to Saint Christopher.

The Gospel of Nicodemus: The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition includes references to Saint Christopher in the Gospel of Nicodemus, specifically in Chapters 1 and 7. In Chapter 1, Saint Christopher is described as a giant who carries people across a river. In Chapter 7, he is martyred for his faith.

The Golden Legend: The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition also includes references to Saint Christopher in the Golden Legend. For example, in the Book of Proverbs 1:1-7, the Wise Man is said to be Saint Christopher, who is described as "an incarnate mirror of wisdom."

The Liturgy of the Hours: The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition includes a reference to Saint Christopher in the Liturgy of the Hours, specifically in the Office of Readings for the Feast of Saint Christopher. The passage reads: "Christopher, whose name means 'Christ-bearer,' is venerated as a martyr and was one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Though his life story is largely legendary, he is believed to have been a giant who converted to Christianity and devoted himself to carrying travelers across a dangerous river. One day, a small child asked Christopher to carry him across the river, and as he did so, the child grew heavier and heavier until he was as heavy as the world. It was then revealed to Christopher that the child was actually Christ, and he was baptized on the spot. Christopher was later martyred for his faith."




The New American Bible


The Book of Job: The New American Bible mentions Saint Christopher in the Book of Job, specifically in Job 30:28, which reads: "I go about blackened, but not by the sun; in the assembly I am a brother of jackals, and a companion of ostriches."

The Gospel of Nicodemus: The New American Bible includes references to Saint Christopher in the Gospel of Nicodemus, specifically in Chapters 1 and 7. In Chapter 1, Saint Christopher is described as a giant who carries people across a river. In Chapter 7, he is martyred for his faith.

The Golden Legend: The New American Bible also mentions Saint Christopher in the Golden Legend, specifically in Acts 6:5, which reads: "The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism." Nicholas of Antioch is identified as the same person as Saint Christopher.

The Liturgy of the Hours: The New American Bible includes a reference to Saint Christopher in the Liturgy of the Hours, specifically in the Office of Readings for the Feast of Saint Christopher. The passage reads: "Christopher, whose name means 'Christ-bearer,' is venerated as a martyr and was one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Though his life story is largely legendary, he is believed to have been a giant who converted to Christianity and devoted himself to carrying travelers across a dangerous river. One day, a small child asked Christopher to carry him across the river, and as he did so, the child grew heavier and heavier until he was as heavy as the world. It was then revealed to Christopher that the child was actually Christ, and he was baptized on the spot. Christopher was later martyred for his faith."