St Christopher Medal
The Voyager's Protector
Entrusting the one who takes the road to Saint Christopher
He just got his license and is driving alone for the first time. You entrust him to Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, before he leaves.
Saint Christopher, who carried the Christ child across a dangerous river: patron of travelers.
For a new driver, a son leaving for college or the army, or a father who lives on the road.
Saint Christopher, who carried the Christ child across a dangerous river: patron of travelers.
Before the car pulls away, a quiet prayer. Wherever the road goes, Saint Christopher goes too.
Entrusting the one who takes the road to Saint Christopher
For a new driver, a son leaving for college or the army, or a father who lives on the road.
- Protection you keep on you, wherever you go
- Arrives in our gift box, ready to give
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- 30-day returnsEasy & simple
- 1-year warrantyAgainst defects
Size guide
Where it sits
- 40 cmChoker
- 45 cmCollarbone
- 50 cmJust below the collarbone
- 55 cmUpper chest
- 60 cmMid-chest
- 70 cmOver clothing
Sizes shown on an average build. An extender adds a few centimetres of freedom.
Measure at home in 2 minutes
You need a strip of paper (or a string or shoelace), a pen and a ruler.
- Take a string or a shoelace and mark on it the length you are considering, for example 50 cm.
- Hold the two marks together at the back of your neck, wearing the kind of top you usually wear.
- Look in a mirror: the lowest point of the string is where the chain will sit.
- Too high or too low? Try 5 cm more or less: that is one size up or down.
Already own a chain you like? Lay it flat, clasp closed, and measure it end to end. A broad neck or chest makes every length sit a little higher.
No ruler? A bank card is 8.6 cm long: count how many fit along your strip.
Still unsure? Ask us, a real person replies within 24 hours.
Product details
Saint Christopher, patron of travellers, carrying the Christ Child across the river. A medal for every road, and for everyone you send on their way.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Silver finish chain and medal; gold finish figure on medal
- Chain
- Box chain
- Length
- 55 cm (21.7 in) with a 3 mm chain, or 70 cm (27.6 in) with a 4 mm chain
- Symbol
- Saint Christopher Medal
- Medal size
- 25 x 39 mm
- Weight
- 28 g
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The 25 x 39 mm medal comes with a 55 or 70 cm box chain. At 55 cm it sits at mid-chest, visible over a T-shirt; at 70 cm it hangs low and disappears easily under a shirt or a jacket, which many travelers prefer. The two-tone design, a gold-tone figure on a silver medal, makes the image easy to read.
The stainless steel can stay on during long drives, flights, showers and workouts. At 28 g it has a reassuring weight. It is a natural gift for a new driver, a son leaving for college or the army, Father's Day or Christmas.
Questions
Which length should I choose, 55 or 70 cm?
55 cm (about 22 in) sits at mid-chest and shows over clothing. 70 cm (about 28 in) hangs low and is easier to keep hidden under a shirt.
Why is the medal two-tone?
The chain and medal are silver-finish steel, and the figure of Saint Christopher is gold tone, so the image stands out clearly.
Will the 25 x 39 mm Saint Christopher medal feel heavy all day?
You will notice it at first: the necklace weighs 28 g. Most people stop feeling it after a few days, and the box chain is made for daily wear.
Why is Saint Christopher shown carrying a child?
By legend he carried a child across a dangerous river and learned the child was Christ, which is where his name, Christ-bearer, comes from. On this medal the saint and the Christ Child are picked out in gold plating.
Is the Voyager's Protector a good send-off gift for someone leaving for college or a long trip?
Yes. Saint Christopher is the patron of travelers, and his medal has long gone with people setting off from home. The 70 cm length lets them keep it under a shirt on the road.
Will the gold-plated figure on the Saint Christopher medal wear off?
Not from water alone, since the medal and chain are stainless steel. The gold-plated figure lasts longest away from perfume, chlorine and rubbing, and a wipe with the microfiber cloth keeps the two tones distinct.
St Christopher's necklace for someone who travels for work
Early departures and hotel rooms take a toll that people at home do not always see. A Saint Christopher medal says: someone is praying for this road. The Christopher Coin is for a husband who travels for work or a friend always on the move. The Saint Christopher Signet puts the same prayer on the hand that steers, with a cross on each shoulder of the ring. A prayer for leaving: "Saint Christopher, go with me, and bring me home." More: Saint Christopher Necklace.
Long chain cross necklace for men, 70 cm or more
Worn low, under a shirt and close to the heart, a cross needs length, and these go to 70 cm (27.6 in) or more. The Reverent Prayer is a crucifix engraved with the Our Father in Spanish, on a chain from 55 to 80 cm. The Sacred Ring Cross comes in 60 or 70 cm. The Voyager's Protector, Saint Christopher, comes in 55 or 70 cm. For a cross you already own, the Enduring Link is a sturdy chain sold alone, up to 70 cm.
My 20 year old daughter is backpacking through South America by herself for six months. We're Catholic. I smiled at the airport and then sat in the car and shook.
You gave her the smile she needed at the airport, and you gave the car everything else. Six months with only a blue dot and a messaging app is a real thing to ask of a mother. The old prayer was written for this: 'If I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me' (Psalm 139:9-10). The Voyager's Protector, is a Saint Christopher necklace, for someone who is about to go a long way. Mail it to a hostel, or give it to her before she goes. Agree on one short message a week. On the weeks it is late, offer those hours up. God goes where you cannot.
The prayer
Saint Christopher, protect us.
Traditional invocation found on Saint Christopher medals
Shipping & returns
Free standard shipping on every order. Your order is processed within 24 hours on business days, then shipped with tracking.
Every order arrives in our signature gift box, with a microfiber cloth to keep your piece shining.
- OrderToday
- ProcessedWithin 24 hours
- DeliveredTo your door, tracked
Returns. You have 30 days after delivery to return your piece, unworn and in its original packaging.
1-year warranty & care
Covered for 1 year against manufacturing defects: a clasp that fails, a stone that falls out without impact, a structural defect. Send your order number and 3 to 4 photos and we ship a replacement once your claim is approved, with no return needed. Full warranty
- Daily wear: Put your jewelry on last, after lotions, perfume and hairspray.
- Water and activity: Wear it in the shower, at the gym and at the beach: the steel will not rust or turn your skin green.
- Storage: Keep it in its signature gift box so it does not rub against other jewelry.
- Cleaning: Wipe it with the microfiber cloth included, after wearing.
Its meaning
The saint who carried Christ
Christopher means "Christ-bearer." In the legend retold in the Golden Legend, a man of great size served travelers by carrying them across a river, and one night the child on his shoulders grew so heavy he could barely reach the other bank. The child was Christ, who told him he had carried the world and its maker. Christopher, an early martyr, became the patron of travelers, and his medal is clipped to car visors and slipped into suitcases. On this oval medal his figure stands out in gold tone against the silver, on a box...
Giving it as a gift
For a son heading off to college or the army, a new driver with a fresh license, or a father who spends his weeks on the road. Christmas and Father's Day are natural moments.
