Crown Of Thorns

The Crown of Thorns, supposedly worn by Jesus during his crucifixion, has yet to be proven as legitimate despite countless studies throughout history. Nevertheless, millions of Christians are undeterred from venerating this religious relic. The crown underwent a long and challenging journey before it found its home in Paris, where it now permanently resides. In 1238 Emperor Baldwin of Constantinople pawned the crown to a Venetian bank due to financial difficulties, but thanks to Saint Louis, the King of France, the crown was bought back and brought to Notre-Dame de Paris in August of 1239. The crown has seventy original thorns, but over the centuries these thorns have been divided by different French kings and Byzantine emperors.

                                                                    

Current Events 

Notre Dame Cathedral Fire: Cross, Crown of Thorns survive after firefighters form human chain

The towering fire is now extinguished. Amazingly, some of the interior of the structure withstood the flames including one of the most priceless relics - the Crown of Thorns, believed to have been placed on Jesus' head at the Crucifixion, and a cross at the altar. 

                                                             Fire Aftermath

 

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