Holy Stigmata

Holy Stigmata refers to the appearance of wounds or marks on a person's body that resemble the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ—namely, nail holes in the hands and feet and a spear wound in the side. These marks are often considered a spiritual phenomenon associated with deep religious devotion and are reported by some saints and mystics. While the exact cause remains a subject of debate—ranging from mystical experiences to psychological factors—such phenomena are viewed by believers as signs of profound identification with Christ's suffering and the divine.