Crown of Thorns

The Crown of Thorns is a relic believed to be the crown of thorns placed on Jesus' head during the events leading up to his crucifixion. According to the New Testament, it was one of the instruments of the Passion, employed by Jesus' captors to cause him pain and mock his authority. The relic has been venerated since at least the 4th century AD and has been kept in various locations, including the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, where it was moved to the Louvre Museum after a fire in 2019. Reproductions of the crown are available for tourists in Jerusalem. The historical authenticity of the relic has been debated among scholars, with some considering it to be a genuine artifact and others viewing it as a pious tradition. The relic's history is documented in various texts, including the writings of early Church Fathers and medieval pilgrims, which describe its transfer from Jerusalem to Constantinople and eventually to France.learn more on wikipedia