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theresa121212 · 12-20-2004, 11:39 PM

does anyone remember what saint was on JJ's medal his mom gave him before he went to war??

ADfanclub · 12-21-2004, 12:44 AM

I'm not positive, but I believe it was a St. Christopher medal.

tvfan0101 · 12-21-2004, 09:58 AM

Aye, I am nearly certain it was a St. Christopher medal.

theresa121212 · 12-21-2004, 11:05 AM

thanks guys!! i really appreciate your help

Mrs.Estes · 12-21-2004, 07:00 PM

i am absolutly(spelling?) positive that he has/had a saint Christopher. lol i know it sounds stupid but i got one when he lost his(not sure why).

theresa121212 · 12-21-2004, 07:26 PM

do you remeber the reasoning for it? cuz st. michael the archangel is the st. for battles. i was just wondering cuz my friend is about to go to iraq and i wanted to get him a medal and if st. christopher is like the st. for safety or the army or safe returns that's what i'll get, but if it was just becuase then i'll get a different one.

Trish Marie · 12-22-2004, 06:25 AM

Practically every boy and young man in the 50's and 60's was at one time presented with a St. Christopher:

Also known as
Kester; Kitts; Offero
Memorial
25 July (Roman calendar); 9 March (Greek calendar)
Profile
Third century martyr in the persecutions of Decius. Little else is known for sure.

His fame derives from the pious legend of him being a "Christ-bearer" (= Christopher). He was a powerfully built man who wandered the world in search of novelty and adventure. He came upon a hermit who lived beside a dangerous stream and served others by guiding them to safe places to cross. He gave Offero instruction in the truth of God. Offero took the hermit's place, but instead of guiding travellers, he carried them safely across the stream.

One day he carried a small child across the stream; the child's weight nearly crushed him. When they arrived on the other side, the child revealed himself as Christ, and he was so heavy because he bore the weight of the world on himself. He then baptised Offero with water from the stream.

Christopher's service at the stream led to his patronage of things related to travel and travellers, people who carry things, etc

http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintc05.htm

Bless your friend who is about to go to Iraq.

Trish

theresa121212 · 12-22-2004, 11:30 AM

thank you

Sarah The Trivia Hound · 12-24-2004, 01:09 PM

I thought it was St. Cristopher, becuase St. Cristopher is the Saint of travelers. Tell your friend that I hope he returns home safely.

12-20-2004, 11:39 PM	#1
theresa121212 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Dec 20, 2004 Posts: 4	hard core AD fans i need some help does anyone remember what saint was on JJ's medal his mom gave him before he went to war??

12-24-2004, 01:09 PM	#9
Sarah The Trivia Hound Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 12, 2000 Location: Lost somewhere between 1955-1974 Posts: 112	St. Cristopher I thought it was St. Cristopher, becuase St. Cristopher is the Saint of travelers. Tell your friend that I hope he returns home safely.
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12-21-2004, 12:44 AM	#2
ADfanclub Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 30, 2004 Posts: 66	I'm not positive, but I believe it was a St. Christopher medal.

12-21-2004, 09:58 AM	#3
tvfan0101 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 961	Aye, I am nearly certain it was a St. Christopher medal.

12-21-2004, 11:05 AM	#4
theresa121212 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Dec 20, 2004 Posts: 4	thanks guys!! i really appreciate your help

12-21-2004, 07:00 PM	#5
Mrs.Estes Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 24, 2004 Posts: 14	i am absolutly(spelling?) positive that he has/had a saint Christopher. lol i know it sounds stupid but i got one when he lost his(not sure why).

12-21-2004, 07:26 PM	#6
theresa121212 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Dec 20, 2004 Posts: 4	do you remeber the reasoning for it? cuz st. michael the archangel is the st. for battles. i was just wondering cuz my friend is about to go to iraq and i wanted to get him a medal and if st. christopher is like the st. for safety or the army or safe returns that's what i'll get, but if it was just becuase then i'll get a different one.

12-22-2004, 06:25 AM	#7
Trish Marie Lover of Jack Pryor Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Posts: 204	Practically every boy and young man in the 50's and 60's was at one time presented with a St. Christopher: Also known as Kester; Kitts; Offero Memorial 25 July (Roman calendar); 9 March (Greek calendar) Profile Third century martyr in the persecutions of Decius. Little else is known for sure. His fame derives from the pious legend of him being a "Christ-bearer" (= Christopher). He was a powerfully built man who wandered the world in search of novelty and adventure. He came upon a hermit who lived beside a dangerous stream and served others by guiding them to safe places to cross. He gave Offero instruction in the truth of God. Offero took the hermit's place, but instead of guiding travellers, he carried them safely across the stream. One day he carried a small child across the stream; the child's weight nearly crushed him. When they arrived on the other side, the child revealed himself as Christ, and he was so heavy because he bore the weight of the world on himself. He then baptised Offero with water from the stream. Christopher's service at the stream led to his patronage of things related to travel and travellers, people who carry things, etc http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintc05.htm Bless your friend who is about to go to Iraq. Trish

12-22-2004, 11:30 AM	#8
theresa121212 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Dec 20, 2004 Posts: 4	thank you