Among the worshippers was Marylène Portet, 63, a Paris native who has attended Easter Mass at Notre Dame since childhood. She frowned as a group of tourists pulled out their phone to snap photos ...

Several lengths of trimmed branches can be woven around themselves to create a crown of thorns. The use of twine or jute-covered wire can be used to secure the branches if using shorter cuttings.

An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ's "Crown of Thorns" is returning to Notre Dame, five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral's devastating 2019 fire.

“There’s a lot about the crown of thorns in my work. Two particular pieces: the crucifixion and the tomb — he has his crown of thorns in the tomb as well.” The artist at work in his studio on the ...

The Crown of Thorns relic, ... This included veneration during Good Friday and Easter, as well as a special service in honour of the Olympics in Paris on August 2 2024.

The Crown of Thorns will be displayed for the public from 10 January, French media reports. According to the Bible, the Crown of Thorns was used by Jesus's captors to cause him pain and mock his ...

However, as the name "crown of thorns" suggests, the plant is covered with 1-inch-long very sharp spines, which means it’s not an ideal plant to have in your home if you have curious kids or pets.

The crown of thorns relic believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ is displayed on the altar during a Good Friday veneration at the St Germain l'Auxerrois church in Paris, Friday, April 2, 2021.