Stigmatist (Noun)
Meaning
A person whose body is marked by religious stigmata (such as marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Catholic Church investigated the claims of the alleged stigmatist, who reported experiencing visions and physical markings on her hands and feet.
- As a stigmatist, she was said to have borne the wounds of Christ on her body, a phenomenon that drew both fascination and skepticism from the public.
- The local priest was skeptical of the young woman's claims of being a stigmatist, and he demanded proof of her alleged mystical experiences.
- Throughout history, there have been numerous reported cases of stigmatists, including Saint Francis of Assisi, who was said to have borne the wounds of Christ on his body.
- The stigmatist's hands and feet were said to bleed on Fridays, a phenomenon that was seen as a miraculous manifestation of her devotion to Christ.