Stigmata
Stigmata
Stigmata (/stɪɡˈmɑːtə/, from the Greek στίγμα stigma, "mark, spot, brand"), 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.
Etymology
The word originates from the Greek στίγμα stigma, meaning "mark, spot, brand". It was first used in this context by St. Francis of Assisi, who was said to have been the first recorded stigmatic in Christian history.
Related Terms
- Crucifixion: A method of capital punishment in which the victim is tied or nailed to a large wooden beam and left to hang, possibly for several days, until eventual death from exhaustion and asphyxiation.
- Christian Mysticism: The development of mystical practices and theory within Christianity.
- Jesus Christ: The central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Messiah, the Son of God, and God the Son.
- St. Francis of Assisi: An Italian Catholic friar, deacon, mystic, and preacher. He founded the men's Order of Friars Minor, the women's Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stigmata
- Wikipedia's article - Stigmata
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