Christophorus

Martyr · Anatolia, Lycia

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  1. Martyred

    Tradition holds Christopher was martyred in Lycia (Anatolia) under the emperor Decius. Western legend developed the famous account of a giant who carried the Christ-child across a river — the name Christophoros meaning "Christ-bearer."

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