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A stígma ( στίγμα) is a mark on the skin. [10] Reported cases of stigmata take various forms. Many show some or all Five Sacred Wounds that were, according to the Bible, inflicted on Jesus during his crucifixion: wounds in the wrists and feet, from nails; and in the side, from a lance.
Stigmata, in Christian mysticism, bodily marks, scars, or pains corresponding to those of the crucified Jesus Christ. Stigmata may be on the hands, on the feet, near the heart, and sometimes on the head (from the crown of thorns) or shoulders and back (from carrying the cross and scourging).
May 25, 2023 · The stigmata are the five wounds of Christ that some saints and blesseds have miraculously borne. Learn about the history, the miracles, and the challenges of the stigmata from a Catholic perspective.
The stigmata is the appearance of the wounds of Christ on a person's body, as a sign of union with Him. Learn about the history, causes, and examples of the stigmata, and how it relates to the Catholic faith.
Jan 24, 2014 · People who have stigmata exhibit wounds that duplicate or represent those that Jesus is said to have endured during his crucifixion. The wounds typically appear on the stigmatic's hands and...
Sep 15, 2023 · Learn how St. Francis received the wounds of Christ crucified in a vision of a Seraph on Mount La Verna in 1224. Explore the meaning and significance of the stigmata for Francis and his followers.
Sep 17, 2000 · On the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, Saint Francis received in his hands, feet and side the Sacred Wounds from Our Lord’s own body. Never was a saint more beautifully loved by Jesus than Saint Francis of Assisi.
