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St. Christopher

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    ( -circa 251)
    Born in Canaan
    Usually depicted crossing a stream with the Christ child on his shoulder
    Feast day is July 25 (Catholic) and March 9 (Orthodox)
    Patron saint of travelers and truckers

Why he might be annoying:

    Many exceptionally fantastic legends sprang up around around him.
    In one he was a heathen king’s giant son who initially served Satan.
    In another he was a cannibal warrior with the head of a dog.
    He has no known burial site.
    He was removed from the saint's calendar in 1969 (veneration is still allowed).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is usually depicted as a robust, powerful man.
    He was best known for carrying travelers across a dangerous river.
    One of these travelers was the Christ child (who was extremely heavy as he carried the world’s sin).
    After safely ferrying Christ, Christopher's staff was transformed into a flowering tree.
    Angered by his conversions, the Roman Emperor Decius ordered him tortured and beheaded.
    To this day, many travelers carry St. Christopher medallions for safety.
    Tom Waits wrote a song about him called ‘Hang on St. Christopher.’

Credit: Georgina


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 208 Votes: 47.60% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 102 Votes: 50.98% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 105 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 43 Votes: 51.16% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 62 Votes: 37.10% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 260 Votes: 46.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 664 Votes: 44.43% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 77 Votes: 37.66% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 114 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 77 Votes: 44.16% Annoying