The Saint who Carried Christ – Christopher

A new classic series that goes beyond simple storytelling. Stories of the Saints keeps the profound lessons of faith, courage, and compassion taught by these holy figures alive, in an engaging, age-appropriate, and accessible format. This book is all about Saint Christopher, the Saint who Carried Christ. Though it is unknown whether Christopher was a real historical figure, he has become a celebrated legend in Christianity and is the patron saint of travellers. People often carry his image on a necklace or charm. Saint Christopher served Jesus by helping people cross a dangerous river. This resulted in Christopher carrying Christ across the river too, despite Jesus becoming as heavy as a mountain!Each book in Stories of the Saints retells the classic life stories of a different saint, sharing their miraculous deeds in an engaging and accessible way. The stunning illustrations will capture and enthral young minds whilst teaching important values and virtues. To mark the importance of each title and the lessons learnt, there is a prayer at the end of the book.