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SAINT BARTHOLOMEW:
This apostle is believed to have been a missionary in India and Armenia. He is represented by three fishing knives because he was flayed alive with his own knife.

Donated by Don, Marcia, Donnie and Jennifer Day to the glory of God.

SAINT DAVID:
The red and white quadrants on this shield of the patron saint of Wales represent the Union Jack. The dove is a symbol for the Holy Spirit and refers to the legend of a dove perching on David's shoulder so that his voice might be heard at a synod of Welsh bishops. The crozier is a symbol for a bishop and the daffodils represent Wales.

Donated by John and Luci Jordan as a thank offering.

SAINT JAMES THE LESS:
This apostle is represented by a saw, since it is said that his body was sawed apart following a horrible martyrdom..

Donated by Paul H. Pangrace in memory of loved ones.

IRIS:
Frequently used instead of the lily in pictures of the Virgin Mary. Also known as the "sword lily".

Needlepointed by Jessie Mueller, Elizabeth Tardiff, Gail Jordan, Luci Jordan and Betty Kircher.
   
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