According to Christian tradition, the True Cross is the real cross on which Jesus of Nazareth was crucified. It is related by numerous historical accounts and legends that Helen, the mother of Roman emperor Constantine the Great, recovered the True Cross at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, when she travelled to the Holy Land in the years 326–328.

2025年1月26日 · Jesus and the cross: Jesus’s crucifixion is displayed on the fifth-century C.E. wooden doors of the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome. Photo: Jim Forest. So how, then, did the cross become the preeminent symbol of Christianity? The word “cross” was offensive to Romans.

The crucifixion of Jesus was the death of Jesus by being nailed to a cross. [ note 1 ] It occurred in 1st-century Judaea , most likely in AD 30 or AD 33. It is described in the four canonical gospels , referred to in the New Testament epistles , and later attested to by other ancient sources .

2021年3月12日 · The cross has significance as a reminder of what Jesus did for us. It is a powerful symbol to remind us of the price paid for our redemption. Whether we wear it, display it, or just think about it, the cross can, and should, draw us nearer to the one who hung on it.

2025年1月10日 · The True Cross is a Christian relic, reputedly the wood of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Legend relates that the True Cross was found by St. Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land about 326 CE.

2024年2月15日 · Let's answer some of the most popular questions about Jesus on cross - the punishment, how long was Jesus on the cross, what was the actual cause of death, and the other forms of...

2015年3月23日 · The latest episode of the “true cross,” a powerful identifier for the faith of more than two billion people, is symbolic of the pitfalls in the hunt for Jesus relics.

2024年1月14日 · If you’re short on time, here’s a quick answer to your question: Jesus’ cross was likely a large, T-shaped wooden beam without a crossbar. It would have been rough, heavy, and stained with blood. In this comprehensive article, we will explore the various theories about the size, shape, and composition of Jesus’ cross.

2019年9月26日 · A religion scholar revisits the history of the cross, how it became a symbol of divine love, but also of violence.

2025年2月26日 · Consequently, Jesus was beaten, mocked by Roman soldiers, and forced to carry his cross to the execution site. There, in Golgotha , he was nailed to the cross alongside two criminals. The Gospel accounts, as Bart D. Ehrman notes in his book Jesus Interrupted , describe various figures at the scene — his mother, a group of women followers, and ...