rosary workshop - -Passion of the Christ
CROWN  of  THORNS
COROA DE CRISTO  - FROM  JERUSALEM
 We are grateful to have the opportunity to bring these 'Crown of Thorns to you from our friends in Bethlehem. When we opened the box, we gasped at their beauty yet were taken back by the sharpness of the thorns. It is hard not to hold one in your bare hands and ponder over its powerful symbolism.

CROWN OF THORNS    -    SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

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  ABOUT THE PLANT
The botanical name for the Crown of Thorns is Euphorbia Milli. This thick steamed plant grows in the desert of Jericho and by the Dead Sea, 30 Miles from Jerusalem. This Beautiful ornamental plant which has dense thorns is said to have been used by Roman Legionaries to crown the head of Jesus. When in bloom, it has beautiful flowers that all but hide the thorns and is found in many colors.
 

~ CROWN ~

 A CLOSEUP OF THE CROWN OF THORNS, EACH
CROWN HAS BEEN FORMED BY HAND IN ISRAEL. A POWERFUL

   REMINDER OF WHAT HE HAS GIVEN TO US OF HIS OWN FREE WILL,
THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE.
size: 7 to 8 in across

(candle and crucifix not sold with crown of thorns)

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~ SUGGESTIONS for USE ~

 

WE HUNG OUR CROWN OF THORNS ON OUR CRUCIFIX

OVER THE BED, SO WE WOULD NOT FORGET.
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HERE IS A FULL PICTURE

OF THE CRUCIFIX/CROWN.
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OR USE IT AROUND A CANDLE OF YOUR

 CHOICE, THIS WAS OURS AND THE EFFECT IS
ANOTHER VERY POWERFUL REMINDER.