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St Christopher / Our Lady of Loreto Key Ring – Designed and Made in Loreto Italy
St. Christopher is known as the patron saint of safe travels. This patronage came about because of the legend of St. Christopher carrying the disguised Christ-child across a river. As a result, the name Christopher means “Christ-bearer.”
St. Christopher has many different patronages Including:
- Patron of Travelers
- Patron of Bachelors
- Patron of Motorists and Drivers
- Patron of Transportation workers
- Patron of Gardeners
Most famously he is regarded as the patron saint of travelers. His protection is sought for drivers, pilots, boaters, and transportation workers.
Our Lady Of Loreto
Our Lady of Loreto is the title of the Virgin Mary with respect to the Holy House of Loreto and the image displayed therein. In the 1600s, a Mass and a Marian litany was approved. The “Litany of Loreto” is the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the five litanies approved for public recitation by the Church.
