Glossary Entry: Stigmata
Definition
Stigmata refers to the injuries that Jesus Christ suffered during His crucifixion, such as the pierced hands and feet, appearing on a living person without explanation.
This is generally treated as a sign of the person being extremely holy, but some horror films and games depict demons or other extremely evil characters with stigmata as a way to highlight how unholy they are.
This is generally treated as a sign of the person being extremely holy, but some horror films and games depict demons or other extremely evil characters with stigmata as a way to highlight how unholy they are.
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