St. Christopher

 









Dictionary.com



1. Saint, died a.d. c250, Christian martyr.

2. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning“Christ-bearer.”





KIWIPEDIA



Saint Christopher is a saint venerated by Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians, listed as a martyr killed in the reign of the 3rd century Roman emperor Decius (reigned 249 - 251). He is the patron saint of travelers.



Some believers in the Roman Catholic tradition carry images of Saint Christopher, either on their person or in their vehicles, for protection on journeys.







雖然我是個固執的無神論者，但對宗教的人物們卻很有興趣，尤其是聖經的故事。之前有機會涉獵但丁神曲，也讓我認識到宗教背後的龐大體系有多麼令人著迷。



自從蓋了女神殿，我有時候會陷入接近宗教體驗的歇斯底里。面對宗教藝術的偉大，還真有去信教的衝動。





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這網站超酷！聖人圖一堆，真想認識把他們的祖宗八代好好認識一番。