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St. Paul was originally Saul of Tarsus, who hated Christians and wanted them all imprisoned (or worse). After his conversion on the road to Damascus, Saul adopted the name Paul, to show a change from his former life.

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The Saints got their name from the city of New Orleans, whose 'song' was When The Saints Go Marching In.

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