crucifixion

noun

cru·ci·fix·ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən

capitalized : the crucifying of Christ

: the act of crucifying

: extreme and painful punishment, affliction, or suffering

Example Sentences

the crucifixion of the rebel Spartacus

Recent Examples on the Web Ancient Roman historians, the Gospels and classical literature document the Romans’ use of crucifixion, but only four possible cases of crucifixion have been identified worldwide. —

Fredrick Kunkle, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Apr. 2023 And in fact, in most languages, the word for the holiday is related to Passover, since the Gospels say Jesus traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish festival in the days leading up to his crucifixion. —

Molly Jackson, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2023 During Good Friday, the seven words that Christ pronounced before dying on the cross, his crucifixion and his death are all celebrated. —

Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023 The holiday, which celebrates Christ's resurrection from the grave following his crucifixion, can occur on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. —

Maria Carter, Country Living, 16 Mar. 2023 The Romans appear to have borrowed crucifixion from the Carthaginians, who probably built on earlier brutal punishments used by Assyrians and others in the Middle East, Cook said. —

Fredrick Kunkle, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Apr. 2023 During the mass after the procession, clergy would read a Gospel account of Christ’s crucifixion and death, traditionally from the Book of Matthew; today, Catholics use versions from other gospels as well. —

Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2023 The allusions to crucifixion, martyrdom, entrapment, escape, time and eternity are fully intentional. —

Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023 But this year, Grove Presbyterian and other Harford County churches, like St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bel Air, will have in-person services, which also can be viewed live online, as Christians gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death from crucifixion. —

David Anderson, baltimoresun.com, 2 Apr. 2021 See More

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