A 3rd century saint whose name derives from the Latin for "Christ bearer". The legend of St Christopher being that he offered to carry tracellers across a river. One day when carrying a small child the child became heavier and heavier, who revealed himself to be Christ who carried the weight of the world.
See "The Golden Legend" for the medieval life of [no-glossary]St Christopher[/no-glossary].
This 13th century fresco of St Christopher is painted on one of the north aisle nave pillar's at St Albans Cathedral in Hertfordshire.
Although faded with the passing of time the giant figure with a red mantle over a yellow tunic is still discernible as is the Christ child on his shoulder.
Early 15th century wall painting of Saint Christopher at Raunds, Northamptonshire.
15th century fresco of Saint Christopher at Ashby St Ledger, Northamptonshire.
15th centry images of St Christopher, an archbishop, and the symbol of St Matthew as a winged man.
15th century stained panels depicting St Lawrence, St George, and St Christopher.
This mid 15th century stained glass image, of St Christopher, is part of the Ascension window at Saint-Taurin in Evreux.
Mid to late 15th century wall painting of St Christopher at Lye in France.