Stigmata is the spontaneous duplicated wounds that Christ received during crucifixion (Nickell, 219). The wounds that one receives are the wounds that resemble the wounds Jesus Christ suffered in crucifixion. The wounds of Stigmata are presumable inflicted by a supernatural force (Microsoft Encarta).

There are two types of Stigmata: visible and invisible. The invisible are wounds that the victim can feel torturing them; but no one can see them. Visible stigmata are wounds that can be seen by others (Freze, 35). The wounds that one receives can be of the hands (or wrists), feet, forehead, back, side, and shoulder. The most common of the wounds for one to receive are the wounds of the hands or wrists. The wounds of the feet, forehead, and the side are less common. Some stigmatics have also claimed that their heart has been "wounded" or it has formed into a mystical, Christian object such as a cross (Nickell, 219).

Some "brides of Christ" have reported to have a ring inexplica

So do stigmatics just bore the wounds of Christ, or are they capable of other supernatural experiences and do they have side effects of having Stigmata? Freze says that stigmatics from the past have been capable of bilocation, have guardian angels who visit them on a regular basis, or are capable to bring the dead back to life. Is it true or just another hoax? Freze says that many victims of Stigmata also claim that they can see the happenings of events of the past (35-42). Some examples are that victims of stigmata claim that they can see as if they were present at the crucifixion of Christ. They claim to see purgatory, hell, or even heaven (Freze). In history, many stigmatics claim to be capable of one or all these experiences. Some side effects that people with stigmata have are the inability to sleep visions that may be comforting or horrific. Ecstatic visions of the life and Passion of Christ, inedias. Freze calls these Supernatural gifts (222).

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There are certain feelings that stigmata victims describe. Stigmatics usually describe their experiences as "divine or mystical". A feeling of sadness, depression, weakness, and physical pain are feelings that the person reports having felt before the onset of the wounds. Some stigmata victims feel as if their brain is inducing these wounds; but this case is rare (Source 4). The blood of the wounds may be of a different type than their own (Source 3).

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Wainwright, Rupert (Director). (1999). Stigmata [film]. Metro-Goldwin-Mayer Pictures.

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