Saint John of Cologne with Palm Figurine Size:8 inches Saint Thomas Becket was born

Saint Thomas Becket was born in 1118 in London and rose to power as Lord Chancellor of England due to his close relationship with King Henry II

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Saint John of Cologne with Palm Figurine Size:8 inches Saint Thomas Becket was bornOriginal Karl Demetz Saint John of Cologne with Palm Figurine Models Imagery and Representation: shown as a priest with a book, cross around his neck, and a palm leaf as a symbol of his martyrdom. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. John was born in Cologne and studied at the University of Cologne, one of the best institutions in Europe in the sixteenth century. Later, he entered the Dominican Order and