Portal:Saints/Selected biography/July 2006

Saint Christopher is a saint venerated by Roman Catholics, listed as a martyr from the reign of the 3rd century Roman emperor Decius (reigned 249 - 251). He is the patron saint of travelers. Likewise, Saint Christopher is a saint venerated by Eastern Catholics and Orthodox Christians, as a martyr killed in the fourth year of the reign of the 3rd century Roman emperor Decius.