St. Thomas the Apostle Pewter Standing Cross
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This beautiful Bethany Collection standing pewter cross is 6 in. x 3 1/2 in.  In the center is a medallion with St. Thomas the Apostle in high relief.  Above is the Holy Spirit, on the left arm of the cross is the symbol of the Lamb of God, and on the right arm is the Bible.  Deluxe Gift Boxed with Laminated Wallet Size Prayer Card.

St. Thomas the Apostle

Feast Day: Roman Rite Calendar - 07/03 Tridentine Calendar - 07/03 Patron Of: Architects, Builders, Stone Workers, Against Doubt, Blind People, Construction Workers, Theologians, Stone Masons, Masons, Geometricians, Surveyors Also known as Didymus; the Twin; Apostle of India; Doubting Thomas Profile     Apostle. He was ready to die with Jesus when Christ went to Jerusalem, but is best remembered for doubting the Resurrection until allowed to touch Christ's wounds. Preached in Parthia, Persia and India, though he was so reluctant to start the mission that he had to be taken into slavery by a merchant headed that way. He eventually gave in to God's will, was freed, and planted the new Church over a wide area. He formed many parishes and built many churches along the way. His symbol is the builder's square, from an ancient story that built a palace for King Guduphara in India. Born     unknown Died     stabbed with a spear c.72 in India All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.

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