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AX

The emblem of St. Thomas of Canterbury (1118-70), who was martyred by an ax, as were also St. Justin (c. 100-65) and St. Barnabas. St. Boniface (675-755) is shown with the ax recalling his role in the destruction of the great oak dedicated to the pagan Thor, which contributed to the Christianizing of Germany.

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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