Prayer to Saint Christopher (for drivers)
According to tradition, Saint Christopher carried the Christ Child across a river, hence his name 'Christ-bearer'. He is venerated as the patron saint of travelers, motorists, and ferrymen. This prayer is recited by the faithful to invoke his intercession for safe journeys and protection from accidents and dangers on the road.
Also known as: Prayer to Saint Christopher for drivers · Driver's Prayer to Saint Christopher · Saint Christopher's Prayer (for motorists)
Grant me a steady hand, a watchful eye, and a prudent mind, that I may drive safely and responsibly.
Guard me from accidents, injury, and all harm, and bring me safely to my destination.
Through your intercession, may I always travel in safety and arrive in peace.
Amen.
When to pray
It is customarily prayed before embarking on a journey, especially when driving, to ask for protection and safe passage.
Origin
Devotion to Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, intensified with the advent of automobiles, making him also the protector of drivers. This prayer is a popular devotional composition, likely from the 20th century, reflecting the concerns and dangers faced by modern motorists. It is not part of the official liturgy but is widely used in private devotion to ask for protection on the roads. The prayer invokes the saint's intercession, recalling his legend of having carried the Child Jesus.
In other languages
Oração a São Cristóvão (motoristas) (Português) · Oración a San Cristóbal (para conductores) (Español) · Preghiera a San Cristoforo (per i conducenti) (Italiano) · Modlitwa do Świętego Krzysztofa (dla kierowców) (Polski) · Panalangin kay San Cristobal (para sa mga Nagmamaneho) (Tagalog)