Crucifixion Helpers
An ad-hoc collection of individuals whose diverse interventions provided relief, mercy, or a proper burial during the death of Jesus.
4 profiles tagged Crucifixion Helpers.
The Bystander Who Gave Jesus Sour Wine
Bystander at the crucifixion who offered a sponge of sour wine to Jesus
An unnamed participant at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ who offered Him a sponge soaked in sour wine to alleviate His thirst after His final cry.
Joseph of Arimathea
Sanhedrin member who provided the tomb for Jesus' burial
A wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and secret disciple of Jesus who provided his own new tomb for the burial of Christ after the crucifixion.
Pontius Pilate's Wife
Roman woman who warned her husband to protect Jesus because of a dream
The anonymous Roman noblewoman who, during the trial of Jesus, sent a message to her husband warning him to have nothing to do with that 'innocent man' due to a disturbing dream.
Simon of Cyrene
Man compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus
A man from North Africa who was compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus Christ during the procession to Golgotha.