At the top are three stones, symbolizing the stoning and martyrdom of James. He also holds the saw, another instrument of his persecution and the most widely used symbol of this Apostle. Pictured with Thomas are the carpenter’s square and a vertical spear. Thomas is said to have built a church building with his own hands in Malipur, in East India making him known as the patron saint of builders. Thomas holds the arrows and stone, instruments of his persecution and the spear is nearby representing the instrument used in his martyrdom.