Wounds of the stigmata usually appear in the same places on the body as Christ's wounds - Hands (or wrists) feet, side. head, etc. Some stigmatics only receive wounds in the hands and feet. Others may only experience head wounds from the crown of thorns.
the 5 wounds of Christ, otherwise known as the Stigmata
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William Dease has written: 'Observations on wounds of the head' 'Observations on wounds of the head' -- subject(s): Medicine, Head, Cases, clinical reports, statistics, Craniocerebral Trauma, Wounds and injuries 'Observations in midwifery'
Saint Thomas wanted to see the wounds of JESUS CHRIST in His hands and His legs and to touch these wounds to make sure that JESUS who was crucified Has really risen from the death ,and JESUS made him touched His wounds to make him sure that He was really JESUS CHRIST who was crucified.And after touching JESUS wounds,Saint Thomas believed that JESUS CHRIST has risen from the death...
The stigmata marks of Christ and St. Francis of Assisi both include wounds on the hands, feet, and side of the body, symbolizing the wounds of Christ's crucifixion. St. Francis is said to have developed these marks after experiencing a spiritual union with Christ. Both individuals are believed to have shared in the suffering of Christ through these stigmata.
Only a few saints have been blessed with the wounds of Christ - St. Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio, for example. In their cases the wounds were visible and painful. Some saints have had the invisible stigmata - the wounds are still painful but not visible - St. Gemma Galgani is an example.
There is more blood in the head than the feet.
Father Pio's wounds, known as the stigmata, are considered a sign of his deep spiritual connection with Christ and his willingness to share in Christ's suffering. They are seen as a symbol of his holiness, faith, and dedication to serving others.
THE FIVE WOUNDS OF CHRIST. WORN BY THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
St. Francis of Assisi (Patriot Saint of Animals)