crucifixion
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The pope will personally carry the cross through all 14 stations retracing Christ's journey, from his condemnation to his crucifixion and to his burial, according to Vatican sources.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The church, in Jerusalem, was originally built in the fourth century on what is purported to be the site of Christ’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
Good Friday comes ahead of Easter celebrations and is one of five Christian celebrations that commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025
An ancient relic said to have been worn by Jesus Christ at his crucifixion has returned to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, five years after the relic was saved from a fire that devastated the church.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024
Ben was not taking his symbolic crucifixion with any excess humor.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing crucifixion
World Religions
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The Roman and Byzantine Empires, Lessons 1–2
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