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A-Z: General definitions: Tonsure
Definition
The shaving of all or part of the head which is a distinguishing mark of a priest or monk. The tonsure is traditionally understood to represent the crown of thorns worn by Christ during his Passion.
Member of male religious community.
The shaving of all or part of the head which is a distinguishing mark of a priest or monk.
The crown made by the Roman soldiers to mock Jesus as the 'King of the Jews' shortly before his execution on the cross.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
