Saint Paul the Apostle - Monongahela, PA - Statues of Religious Figures on Waymarking.com

This statue of Saint Paul the Apostle is located at Transfiguration Church on West Main Street in the town of Monongahela, Pennsylvania. The statue is in a niche above the main church doors. It depicts Saint Paul holding a scroll in his left hand. The right hand has been broken off, but probably once held a sword, a common symbol of Saint Paul's martyrdom by beheading.

St. Paul, a zealous Jew and persecutor of Christians, took part in the martyrdom of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. He then had a vision of Christ on the road to Damascus and converted to the new faith in Christ. From then on, he became a great preacher of the Gospel, and was known as the Apostle of the Gentiles, as he helped bring the Christian faith to non-Jews. He wrote many epistles which are included in the New Testament. He was martyred in Rome in the first century.

Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic Statue Location: Transfiguration Church Entrance Fee: None Artist: Not listed Website: Not listed

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