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Stigmata are bodily wounds, scars and pain that resemble the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ. Learn about the origin, description and examples of stigmata in Catholicism and other religions.
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Aug 31, 2024 · Stigmata are bodily marks or pains that resemble those of Christ's crucifixion. Learn about the origin, examples, and significance of stigmata in Christian mysticism and theology.
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www.simplycatholic.com › what-is-the-stigmataWhat Is The Stigmata? - Simply Catholic

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Sep 17, 2024 · 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.
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www.churchpop.com › secrets-of-the-stigmata-6-facts-youSecrets of the Mysterious Stigmata: 6 Facts You Probably Didn't...

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Sep 19, 2024 · Learn about the history, frequency, and types of stigmata, the supernatural phenomenon of Christ's wounds appearing on a person's body. Discover the cases of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Padre Pio, and Saint Catherine of Siena, among others.
www.smithsonianmag.com › history › the-mystery-of-the-fiveThe Mystery of the Five Wounds | Smithsonian

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Nov 18, 2011 · Learn about the history and phenomenon of stigmata, the appearance of wounds like those of Christ, from the first case of St. Francis of Assisi in 1224 to the modern cases of Padre Pio and Therese Neumann. Explore the theological, cultural and social contexts of stigmatics and their miracles.
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stigma

/ˈstɪɡmə/

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- 1. a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person: "the stigma of having gone to prison will always be with me"
- 2. (in Christian tradition) marks corresponding to those left on Christ's body by the Crucifixion, said to have been impressed by divine favour on the bodies of St Francis of Assisi and others.
- 3. a visible sign or characteristic of a disease: "knee deformities or other stigmata of childhood rickets"
- ▪ a mark or spot on the skin.
- 4. (in a flower) the part of a pistil that receives the pollen during pollination.
Word Origin late 16th century (denoting a mark made by pricking or branding): via Latin from Greek stigma ‘a mark made by a pointed instrument, a dot’; related to stick1.
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www.imdb.com › title › tt0145531Stigmata (1999) - IMDb

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Stigmata: Directed by Rupert Wainwright. With Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce, Nia Long. When a young woman becomes afflicted by stigmata, a priest is sent to investigate her case, which may have severe ramifications for his faith and for the Catholic Church itself.
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Apr 3, 2020 · Stigmata are mystical phenomena where holy men or women receive some or all of the bodily wounds of Christ’s crucifixion. This article explores the history, symbolism, and relevance of stigmata for Catholic faith and solidarity with the suffering.