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STOLEN: GOLD MEDAL OF THE PATRON SAINT OF THIEVES
The Pantagraph of Bloomington, Illinois published this
article about a local burglary. The writer has a sense of humor and some
knowledge of Catholic saints. But is it true? Wikipedia (OK, OK, I know)
and other web sources list Saint Dismas the patron saint of
thieves.
-Editor
Rare silver coins, guns, jewelry and
electronics . plus a rare gold Catholic medal . were stolen from a
residence northwest of Carlock, McLean County sheriff.s police
said.-Editor
The stolen medal depicted St. Nicholas, who in addition to being the inspiration for Santa Claus is the patron saint of repentant thieves.
To read the complete article, see: Patron saint of thieves depicted on medal stolen from area home (http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/10/22/
news/doc48ff21cb3a578061009458.txt)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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