crucifixion
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It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, and is historically a day of sorrow, fasting, and reflection.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
This altarpiece marks the Italian artist coming into his own at the end of the Renaissance, its vision of Christ after his crucifixion rendered in an expressive, enigmatic style.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
That was also the case 2,000 years ago when Pontius Pilate ordered the crucifixion of Jesus, who posed a serious threat to the religious and political primacy of the Pharisees, the Herodians and the Romans.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 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
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World Religions
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The Roman and Byzantine Empires, Lessons 1–2
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