crucifixion
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Elaborate sculptures depict the life of Jesus from his birth to his crucifixion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, and is historically a day of sorrow, fasting, and reflection.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
It’s almost the end of Holy Week, the annual Christian commemoration of the betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025
"Because Friday was the day of the crucifixion, Fridays were always regarded as a day of penance and abstinence," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024
Ben was not taking his symbolic crucifixion with any excess humor.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing crucifixion
World Religions
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The Roman and Byzantine Empires, Lessons 1–2
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