Jesus’ suffering, his death by crucifixion while wearing the crown of thorns which precede his resurrection are referred to as “the Passion”. Christ Crucified, painting by Diego Velasquez ...

Christians believe Jesus wore a woven “Crown of Thorns” leading up to his crucifixion. King Louis IX of France acquired the crown in 1239 for 135,000 livres — which was worth about half of ...

The other was made scarlet with the passion blood of Jesus. Crowned with thorns, he fell silent and would not speak. For Clement, each bundle of thorns testified to God’s enduring, faithful ...

Jesus Christ's crown of thorns was among prized relics saved from the inferno in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, but how did it get there?

A crown of thorns which was believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ and which was bought by King Louis IX in 1239 is presented at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Friday March 21, 2014.

Jesus Christ’s Crown of Thorns saved after firefighters and police form human chain. As a huge blaze burned inside Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, firefighters risked their lives to save one of ...

A crown of thorns which was believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ and which was bought by King Louis IX in 1239 is presented at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Friday March 21, 2014.

Jesus Christ’s crown of thorns was among prized relics saved from the inferno in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, but how did it get there? Read Today's Paper Tributes. Rewards. Subscribe.

PARIS — An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” has made an exceptionally rare public appearance at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.