crucifixion

Everyday

1. (Bible, church) The Crucifixion is the death of Jesus on a cross, which Christians remember on Good Friday. tree →
2. A crucifixion is a cruel way of killing someone by fixing them to a cross, used by the Romans long ago. tree →
3. A painting or statue showing Jesus on the cross. tree →

In the lessons

In religious education the Crucifixion is the centre of the Easter story: Christians believe Jesus died on the cross and rose again three days later. In history lessons, the Romans used crucifixion as a punishment. In art, many churches have a crucifixion picture. Phrases: «the Crucifixion of Jesus», «Good Friday», «a painting of the Crucifixion».

Examples

• On Good Friday Christians remember the Crucifixion. tree →
• The Gospels tell the story of the Crucifixion. tree →
• The Romans used crucifixion to punish slaves and rebels. tree →
• The museum has a famous painting of the Crucifixion. tree →
• After the Crucifixion, Jesus was buried in a tomb. tree →
• Christians believe the Crucifixion shows how much God loves people. tree →
• We read about the Crucifixion in our Easter assembly. tree →
• In other parts of Russia, tradition tells that before the crucifixion the swallows carried off the nails provided for the use of the executioners, but the sparrows brought them back. tree →

Note

Capital C for the death of Jesus. Verb: crucify (crucified). Related: cross, crucifix (a cross with a figure of Jesus on it). Speak about it respectfully; it is a sad and holy story for Christians.