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Martyrdom, Instruments of

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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Often used as symbols of martyr saints; e.g., arrows, for Saint Sebastian, a toothed wheel for Saint Catherine, a gridiron for Saint Lawrence, pincers or forceps for Saint Apollonia and Saint Leger, a butcher's knife for Saint Bartholomew, a cross saltire or Saint Andrew's Cross for Saint Andrew.

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Entry for 'Martyrdom, Instruments of'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​m/martyrdom-instruments-of.html. 1910.
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