A large man from Palestine, St. Christopher worked for a while helping travelers ford a raging river, sort of like a human ferry. Perched on St. Christopher's shoulder, the child grew heavier and heavier as they crossed the stream. Reaching the other shore, Christopher asked him Who are you, that you placed me in such peril? It seems I was carrying the whole world on my shoulders. The child replied, You not only carried the world, but him who made it. I am Jesus Christ the King. The St. Christopher medal is one of the most popular saint medals worn.