St. Christopher

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings claimed to be in various locations
gptkbp:associatedWith motorists
pilgrimages
protection during travel
the concept of intercession
safety during journeys
the feast of the Epiphany
the idea of safe passage
the_tradition_of_carrying_a_St._Christopher_medal
gptkbp:celebratedIn various countries
various festivals
many_Christian_denominations
gptkbp:commander carried the Christ child across a river
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
Christ-bearer
gptkbp:culturalHeritage literature and music
protection and guidance
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired many prayers and hymns
gptkbp:depictedIn stained glass windows
church murals
gptkbp:depicts various paintings and sculptures
a giant carrying a child
a_child_representing_Jesus
gptkbp:feastDay July 25
May 9
gptkbp:historicalContext Golden Legend
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 3rd century
various hagiographies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers
a symbol of faith and strength
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label St. Christopher
gptkbp:influenced Renaissance_artists
gptkbp:influencedBy local folklore
gptkbp:is_a_member_of travelers
gptkbp:mythology various legends about his life
gptkbp:patronage drivers
transport workers
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Lycia
gptkbp:politicalPosition not_officially_recognized_by_the_Catholic_Church_as_a_saint
gptkbp:popularActivities medals and statues
gptkbp:symbol staff
gptkbp:symbolizes depicted with a halo
often found in vehicles
gptkbp:veneratedIn gptkb:Christianity