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unusual facts about Crown of Thorns



Carlo Dolci

It is said that every year during Passion Week he painted a half-figure of the Saviour wearing the Crown of Thorns.


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Basilica of St. Louis, King of France

Built in Greek Revival style, the church is noted for its marble altars, a painting of Saint Louis venerating the Crown of Thorns given by Louis XVIII, King of France and Navarre, and an accurate copy of the painting of the Crucifixion by Diego Velázquez installed in the church in the latter half of the twentieth century.

Christ Plant

Euphorbia milii (Euphorbiaceae), the Crown-of-thorns or Christ Plant, or

Paliurus spina-christi (Rhamnaceae), the Crown-of-thorns, Christ's Thorn or Jerusalem Thorn

David Maslanka

His works for percussion include “Montana Music: Three Dances for Percussion,” “Variations of ‘Lost Love,’” “My Lady White,” “Arcadia II: Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Ensemble,” and “Crown of Thorns.” Maslanka has also written a complete Mass for full choir, soprano, and baritone soli, with accompaniment by full symphonic band.

The Dance Brigade

Founded by Keith Finch (JA13, Crown of Thorns) and Lee "Kix" Thompson (Madness) in late summer 2007, they were soon joined by Jennie Matthias (The Belle-Stars).