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 ...

An ancient relic said to have been worn by Jesus Christ at his crucifixion ... saved from a fire that devastated the church. The Crown of Thorns - comprised of a circle of rushes encased in ...

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They placed a crown of thorns on his head. They put a staff in his hand, then struck him with it. They jeered at Jesus, saying “Hail, King of the Jews.” ...

Jesus was taken ... twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They placed a staff in his right hand and knelt in front on him and mockingly said “Hail, King of the Jews.” ...

They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and after twisting some thorns ... It is because Jesus is mocked and wears the crown of suffering that he appears as the true King.

The crown - a circular band of branches encased in a gilded golden tube - is being brought back to its historic home Friday. (AP photo) ...