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This Apostle is said to have been flayed alive, since he is usually represented by three flaying knifes.
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This Apostle traveled far on missionary journeys in company with Simon, according to tradition, hence the ship.
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The symbol is a book upon which rests a fish, because through the power of the gospel this Apostle became a great fisher of people.
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The spear behind the square, shows his trade as a builder and the instrument of his death.
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Tradition says that while this Apostle was preaching in Greece he was put to death on a cross of this type.
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Chosen to take the place of Judas, he is symbolized by an open Bible and doucle-bladed battle ax. He is said to have been beheaded after his missionary work.
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A cross and two loaves of bread represent this Apostle's remark when Jesus fed the multitude and his martyrdom.
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He is symbolized by three purses referring to his original calling as a tax collector.
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The scallop shell is the symbol of pilgrimage and stands for this Apostle's zeal and missionary spirit.
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