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Rare Holy Relic of Apostle Santiago, Brother of John
SANTIAGO ( - 44A.D.) Patron of Spain. Brother of the Apostle John who belongs to the group of disciples closest to Jesus and was one of the first martyrs of the Catholic Church. Jesus convinced him to join his group of 12 Apostles. Santiago was the first Apostle to die. Rare medal bears a raised portrait of Santiago with the words Santiago Apostle. On the verso reads “Particula De La Santa.” In the center of the medal on the reverse is housed what appears to be a piece of cloth. This medal/relic is very old yet in good condition. A little ring affixed to the top for a chain. About the size of a U.S. dime. Most unusual.....................$175.00
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