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noun - marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ
noun - the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
noun - a symbol of disgrace or infamy
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In 1918 padre Pio, who reportedly could levitate, became the first priest in centuries to receive these "wounds" |
Stigma: stigmas or this longer form |
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Stigmata (singular stigma) is a term used in Christian Mysticism to describe the manifestations of bodily wounds, scars and pain in locations corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ, such as the hands, wrists, and feet. An individual bearing the wounds of stigmata is referred to as a Stigmatist or a Stigmatic. * The term originates from the line at the end of Saint Paul's Letter to the Galatians where he says, "I bear on my body the marks of Jesus." Stigmata is the plural of the Greek word stigma, meaning a mark, tattoo, or brand such as might have been used for identification of an animal or slave. * Stigmata are primarily associated with the Roman Catholic faith. Many reported stigmatics are members of Catholic religious orders. * St. Francis of Assisi was the first recorded stigmatic in Christian history. For over fifty years, St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin reported stigmata which were studied by several 20th-century physicians. * A high |