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fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Holy ground: why Persian carpets play an important symbolic role in the funeral of Pope Francis

The use of Persian carpets in papal funerals reflects a longstanding tradition that intertwines Islamic art with Christian rituals.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

5 Things You Didn't Know About the Crown of Thorns - Medievalists.net

The Gospels originally described the ornament bestowed on Jesus not as a 'crown' made of 'thorns,' but rather a 'wreath' made of acanthus, symbolizing renewal.
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