St James of Compostella Pilgrim Badge, Boxed With Brief Historical Descripition Candle Holder Suitable For Candle Size_Up To 3 Inch Diameter Table Crucifix for Church or

Table Crucifix for Church or the Home

Italian made

Bridgid was the keeper of the hearth and soul in safety

Published: Nov 2022

It is perfect for schools to stock in libraries and classrooms

St James of Compostella Pilgrim Badge, Boxed With Brief Historical Descripition Candle Holder Suitable For Candle Size_Up To 3 Inch Diameter Table Crucifix for Church orBy the 12th century the shrine of St James the Greater, at Compostela in Galicia, north west Spain, had joined Rome and Jerusalem as one of the three great pilgrimages. The scallop shell badge of St James was exploited as a promotional enterprise from the 11th century onwards. By the late middle ages, despite frequent attempts by the Archbishops of Compostela to restrict its use to Compostela, the scallop was recognised as the universal symbol of