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The mystical '''stigmata''' [Greek, literally “marks”] is the scientifically inexplicable appearance of the wounds and corresponding sufferings of the Lord by sharing his suffering for the expiation of the world’s sins. | The mystical '''stigmata''' [Greek, literally “marks”] is the scientifically inexplicable appearance of the wounds and corresponding sufferings of the Lord by sharing his suffering for the expiation of the world’s sins. | ||
The stigmata may be invisible, wherein pain is experienced without any physical signs, or visible, wherein open wounds or scars are seen on the hands, feet, near the heart, on the head, shoulders or back. These wounds may bleed either continuously or periodically, usually on Fridays or during Lent. | The stigmata may be invisible, wherein pain is experienced without any physical signs, or visible, wherein open wounds or scars are seen on the hands, feet, near the heart, on the head, shoulders or back. These wounds may bleed either continuously or periodically, usually on Fridays or during [[Lent]]. | ||
== Spiritual significance == | == Spiritual significance == | ||