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15-MAR-2004

Göreme Museum Elmali Church 6802.jpg

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Man to the right of the crucified Christ, in awe.

I was informed by a guide who will know his facts: Longinus is the name given in medieval and modern Christian traditions to the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus in his side with a lance while he was on the Cross. The Longinus legend further identifies this soldier as the centurion present at the Crucifixion, who testified, "In truth this man was son of God."

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Dilaver 12-Apr-2009 17:33
Longinus is the name given in medieval and modern Christian traditions to the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus in his side with a lance while he was on the Cross. The Longinus legend further identifies this soldier as the centurion present at the Crucifixion, who testified, "In truth this man was son of God."
Nikos 03-Oct-2008 20:34
St. Longinus the centurion