The Passion Flower is seen as a symbol of Jesus' scourging, crowning with thorns, and crucifixion.


The spiraled tendrils - the lash of Christ's scourging

The central flower column - the pillar of the Scourging

The 72 radial filaments - the Crown of Thorns

The top 3 stigma - the 3 Nails

The lower 5 anthers - the 5 wounds

The Style - the Sponge used to moisten Christ's Lips with Vinegar

The red stains - Christ's Blood Drops

The Fragrance - The Spices prepared by the Holy Women