Stigmata

: This article is about stigmata in the religious sense. For other uses, see stigma.

Specifics

Classically, Stigmata appear at as many as five locations of the Holy Wounds, namely the hands or wrists, feet, and side (often fatal), and other wounds endured during the Passion, including:

Related Topics:
Holy Wounds - Passion

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• Wounds caused by a Crown of Thorns
• Whip lashings or scourging on the back
• A wound in the side, caused by a spear, or lance
• Nail holes in the wrists, or hands
• Nail holes in the ankles, or feet

Supposedly, a real stigmatic exhibits the wounds in a five part series. Each series is separated by a length of time, only to repeat again like so: A; A,B; A,B,C; A,B,C,D; A,B,C,D,E. At the end of each sequence the stigmatic is known to smell a specific type of flower; see also odor of sanctity.

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Also, according to experts, the blood seeping from the wounds of the individual should be the blood of Christ, thus yeilding two types of blood from one wound.

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There is debate over the historical method crucifixion, if nails were driven through the hands or wrists. Stigmata appear on the hands of some stigmatists, and the wrists of others. Skeptics see this as evidence that the wounds have a human origin rather than a divine one, as divine wounds might be expected to be more consistent. The odor has a smell of jasmine. In supposed real Stigmatas, the blood flows freely and cannot be stopped with traditional medical care. Faked Stigmata wounds are superficial and heal quickly.

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