Olive Wood Saint Christopher

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Saint Christopher, originally known as Offerus or Reprobus, was born to a heathen king and his wife. Reprobus grew to become a strong, seven-foot tall man who vowed to serve only the most powerful. Reprobus eventually discovered that the king was not as brave as he claimed, and therefore set out to discover his own true calling.

He stumbled upon a hermit, who advised him in the ways of Christ and baptized him. Reprobus changed his name to Christopher and pledged his allegiance to God. To best serve Him, Christopher promised to carry those who needed help across a dangerous stream. One day he carried a child across the river who, upon reaching the other side, revealed himself as Christ.

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