it was a crown of thorns. they twisted together thorns and pressed it into his head
It symbolizes the crown of thorns that was placed upon Jesus Christ's head before his Crucifixion.
INR is probably a mistaken form of "INRI," a Latin acronym that means Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum. This translates to "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" and refers to the title that Pontius Pilate had placed over Jesus' head during the crucifixion to make a mockery.
Jesus wore a crown of thorns as a symbol of his suffering and sacrifice, as it was placed on his head by Roman soldiers before his crucifixion. This act was meant to mock his claim of being the King of the Jews.
The first wound is on the head, when the soldiers placed a crown of thorns on his head.
Most scholars consider Caiaphas was the High Priest at the time of the crucifixion.
Our Lord Was Crowned with thorns.
The crown of thorns was placed on his head and the heavy cross on his shoulder.
'Hail, King of the Jews!'
There is no plant known as the "thorn of Christ." The phrase may refer symbolically to the crown of thorns placed on Jesus' head during his crucifixion in Christian tradition.
INRI - meaning this is Jesus King of the Jews
On the top, above his head.
Yes, Jesus did cover his head when praying, as it was a common practice in Jewish culture during his time.