Relics of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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Ex Ligno Vera Crucis

Detail – Ex Ligno Vera Crucis

Two short, thick pieces of wood from the True Cross upon which Our Lord, Jesus Christ was crucified. This precious relic is from the (former) Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Diaberkir, Turkey.

Ex Columna Flagellationis

From the Pillar of the Flagellation to which Christ was tied to be scourged.

Ex Fune

Short strands from one of the ropes with which Christ was tied during the Scourging at the Pillar.

De Purpurae

From the purple robe that Christ was forced to wear before the Crowning with Thorns.

Ex Spina Coronae

From the Crown of Thorns that Christ was forced to wear, while being mocked as King of the Jews.

De Sacra Sindone

From the Holy Shroud in which Christ’s Body was wrapped for burial.

Ex Petra Unctionis, Ex Sepulcro

From the Stone of the Anointing (bottom left) and the Holy Sepulcher where Christ was buried after the Crucifixion (top left).