Tom FitzGerald on Instagram: "The Roman soldier who pierced Christ’s side with a spear later became a saint. His name was said to be Longinus, a centurion who converted after the crucifixion, repented, and was later martyred for his faith. The name itself never appears in the Gospels. It likely comes from the Greek lonché, meaning “spear.” The story grew over centuries, merging scripture, legend, and devotion, But it endured because it offered something deeply human, the idea that even the hand

@simplifiedholybible on Instagram: "Saint Longinus is the traditional name given to the Roman centurion who pierced Jesus’ side with a spear during the Crucifixion, as described in the Gospel of John (19:34). Though unnamed in the Bible, early Christian tradition (from the apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus) identifies him as Longinus. According to legend, he was nearly blind and was instantly healed when blood and water from Jesus’ wound touched his eyes. This miracle led to his conversion to Chris

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