crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 
1
a
capitalized
: the crucifying of Christ
b
: the act of crucifying
2
: extreme and painful punishment, affliction, or suffering
Examples of crucifixion in a Sentence
the crucifixion of the rebel Spartacus
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Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, Jenkins, who also directs and co-writes the show, shared that season 6 will depict Jesus’ crucifixion — and it will be filmed in Matera, Italy, the same place as the crucifixion scene in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ.
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With Episodes 6, 7 and 8 dropping on Prime Video on Sunday, there was much to discuss with series creator Dallas Jenkins, who spoke with Variety while in Italy preparing to start filming next season’s crucifixion scenes.
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The Palm Sunday also includes a reading of the Passion, the story of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Apr. 2025
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, Jenkins, who also directs and co-writes the show, shared that season 6 will depict Jesus’ crucifixion — and it will be filmed in Matera, Italy, the same place as the crucifixion scene in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 June 2025
With Episodes 6, 7 and 8 dropping on Prime Video on Sunday, there was much to discuss with series creator Dallas Jenkins, who spoke with Variety while in Italy preparing to start filming next season’s crucifixion scenes.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 29 June 2025
The Palm Sunday also includes a reading of the Passion, the story of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Crucifixion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifixion. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən
1
capitalized
: the crucifying of Jesus
2
: an act of crucifying
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