He was led to us, and throwing himself at the feet of my husband, he said with tears in his eyes: I am Joseph of Arimathea, and I come to ask your permission to take Jesus body from the cross and to bury Him in my burial ground. So he introduced Caesars effigies, which were upon the ensigns, and brought them into the city; whereas our law forbids us the very making of images; on which account the former procurators were wont to make their entry into the city with such ensigns as had not those ornaments. I passed the time with my son in silent forests where deer fed on olive branches; where palms with their delicate fronds, more beautiful than in Delos, rose |over blossoming orange-trees, and under fruit-bearing nards. 27:65-66). Once I ordered a large dinner- party to be prepared, to which I invited the Tetrarch of Galilee, together with the High Priest and his subordinate officials. Facebook | The statement related above exactly corroborates with the Holy Scriptures reports. Fear the Forces of heaven.. After some time I came to love this fertile and rich province which my husband had to rule in the name of Rome, the master of the nations. I once heard Him saying to the Pharisees: Whited sepulchres, breed of vipers, you impose heavy burdens upon your brethren, but you do not lift a nger for them. He judged mankind, who trembled before Him, and among those unhappy ones who had been thrown into the. My gloomy heart shall never feel any joy. His wife died a Christian, but had to suffer for her faith in Christ. [a] Roland Kany argues that the earliest extant reference to her as Claudia Procula is the Pseudo-Dexter Chronicle, a forgery first published in 1619. However, Tibor Grll and Jill Carington Smith both assert that the name first appears in the works of Saint Jerome (347 to 430). Herein the judges of our days might. Go and take Him! Sign up if you would like to receive occasional treats from us. The English mystery novelist, Dorothy L. Sayers, wrote "The Man Born to Be King", a series of radio plays for the BBC during World War II. Today we call this unequally yoked. First she makes contact with a woman whose daughter was healed by Jesus; then she witnesses Jesuss proclamation that before Abraham was, I AM (in The Feast of Tabernacles); she and Pilate see His entrance into Jerusalem on PalmSunday(in Royal Progress). . At this time the marble steps nearly collapsed under the load of the crowd, and the Nazarene had again been brought to me. For the faithful testimony to His teaching some. At the ninth hour of the day it began to darken in the court, and the fog became thicker and thicker. When I entered he raised his Head and exclaimed in desperation: O Claudia, why did I not follow your advice? In the Creed, the central role of Pontius Pilate in the suffering and death of Jesus Christ is etched forever in the Churchs profession of faith. Deeply upset by this news, I took my child to hurry to them to bewail her together with the mourners and her mother Salome. She appears to have one small walk onto the worlds stage and that is to announce Jesus is A guard went away to accompany the horsemen, and the centurion, displaying the appearance of a tottering power, took care to maintain order. With one gesture He separated the righteous from the wicked. He proved to be a great-grandson of the chief of Intelligence Department who hid in Etruia in expectation of Catalina. EIN 27-4581132 I nd it impossible to explain to you how I felt when I viewed Him. At that moment I saw the crowd break, offering passage to a group of men who came nearer to the house, and at whom the people looked, with great interest and reverence. His disciples announced in the whole province that, according to His prediction, Jesus was resurrected from the dead., There remained for me only the duty of informing my Emperor of this loathful happening. Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ? For he knew that because of envy they had delivered Him up. When Pilate heard of this meeting, which, in his opinion, was directed against the Roman authority, he made use of this opportunity to revenge himself on those whom he previously hated because of their lawlessness. What a spectacle, Fulvia ! Looking towards the Caesarian gate. He, nished his speech, which lasted for four hours, by admonishing the judges to con. Pontius Pilate. [7], And the expression, They pierced my hands and my feet, was used in reference to the nails of the cross which were fixed in His hands and feet. Excuse me!. On Oct. 27, the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of St. Procula, the wife of Pontius Pilate. I threw myself at his feet and said: For the sake of all that is dear to you, and for this chi1ds sake, the token of our holy matrimonial bond, do not make yourself guilty by spilling the blood of this righteous man who is so like the immortal God. I ordered Him to be flogged and, using a basin, I washed my hands before the crowd, thus showing my disagreement with this deed. It is not your power to arrest the sacrifice at the step of the altar of redemption. When I heard these words I seemed to lose my reason. They are not aware that the wolves in them. nite expression of hope, which I could not understand. 1887, p. 202. Say to the storm: Stop amidst the mountains, for otherwise you will uproot the woods in the plain. The storm will reply to you I shall continue to obey the laws of the Creator. God alone knows where the storm goes. But Neros persecution of Christians after the fire in Rome leads her to seek them out again and she receives a baptism of blood in the Coliseum. In Jerusalem I was surrounded with tokens of respect and hand clasping : however, I lived in greater loneliness because of the pride and contempt with which the Hebrews met us. One of the Roman centurions was insulted, so I requested the Prefect of Syria to send me directly one hundred infantry and as many cavalry, but he refused to send me these troops. Pilate was the first who brought those images to Jerusalem, and set them up there; which was done without the knowledge of the people, because it was done in the nighttime; but as soon as they knew it, they came in multitudes to Cesarea, and interceded with Pilate many days, that he would remove the images; and when he would not grant their requests, because it would tend to the injury of Caesar, while yet they persevered in their request, on the sixth day he ordered his soldiers to have their weapons privately, while he came and sat upon his judgment seat, which seat was so prepared in the open place of the city, that it concealed the army that lay ready to oppress them: and when the Jews petitioned him again, he gave a signal to the soldiers to encompass them round, and threatened that their punishment should be no less than immediate death, unless they would leave off disturbing him, and go their ways home. As it has been announced before, the debate on Christs trial and the revision of his death sentence has now been opened. He lowered his head and said: You saw Jesus of Nazareth, the object of the hatred and contempt of the Pharisees and Sadducees, of the Herodian party, and of the dangerous and proud Levites from the temple. Along the many affairs which come before me, there was one case awoke my interest to the highest degree. You know that, in the sixteenth year of my maiden life, I was united in marriage with the Roman Pilate, a descendant of a renowned family, and who at that time held a position as a governor in Italy. However, the Emperor understood from Pilates report that the action of the latter was not right, and for this reason, together with other complaints against him, Pilate was displaced and imprisoned. Jerusalem was evacuated; its whole population went along the death-road leading to that dreadful Golgotha. He had participated in seven wars, was brave and hardened by many. He sent the prisoner to me that I might pronounce the sentence on Him. At this time one of my maid-servants, a Jewess by birth, came to my room; pale, desperate and with frightened eyes she cried: These dead foretold the wrath of God. he asked. but I gave my secretary a hint to join the crowd and to listen to what He was saying. The death of the Nazarene! was the answer. How empty and unimportant then, was Dr. B1andeislers objection that Christs religion was at that time unknown, although his disciples accepted His higher wisdom. The latter were distinguished by parchment rolls containing various texts of the laws, which they had bound to their heads. Suspicious even of those to whose demand he had yielded, his life became poisoned with torment. Home / To decide this divine procedure he always referred to the people. The punishment of the Almighty came down like a, ame. This took courage on her part to claim Him innocent in the face of so much hostility and anger. and that by the spirit Nina these voices had been mixed with the howling of hunted animals. I was on my knees without knowing what I did. Vitellius found Pilate guilty and ordered him to report in Rome, to the Emperor Tiberius. At this call Salome awoke. It appeared that He was ready to judge the people assembled before Him. As you know, in my views there flows a mixture of Spanish and Roman blood which does not know fear nor is wont to be spiritually disconcerted. Mishap followed us continuously, for in all places were Christians. This is stated by those Greek historians who have recorded the Olympiads, together with the respective events which have taken place in each period.[11]. The curtain which hides the Holy of Holies in the holy Temple has been torn from top to bottom in two parts. He holds an M.A. In the foremost row I recognised Semidas father; but instead of the depression I expected him to wear on his face, he showed a de. I wanted to ask him for more details of the happenings. Claudia Procula--wife of one of the most controversial figures in ancient history--comes alive to twenty-first-century readers in a groundbreaking new novel by the award-winning author of the Lindsey McCall medical mystery series. At precisely 4 oclock in the morning the law courts were closely packed and the assistance of the police was required to prevent the public from breaking in the doors. This hatred is increasing every day, and their only thought is how to bring Him to death. In John, Pilate states: I find no guilt in him. Giving in to political pressure, Pilate does go ahead and authorize both the flogging and crucifixion of Jesus, satisfying the crowd and disregarding the wise advice of his wife. You will see, therefore, that the duty of those who desire to be loved depends in following the path of obedience and suffering for the truths sake. I had not the courage to raise my eyes to him and to look in his.- The sound of his words, his voice, with which he had pronounced his judgment, pierced and wounded my heart. When you are able to appreciate the Holy Scriptures and Gods Law, than you can follow them as they direct you. He suffered under Pontius Pilate. Then Claudia heard a chorus of voices repeating the words of the Apostles Creed: He suffered under Pontius Pilate and crucified, dead, and buried with her husbands name repeated in different languages. For more information about how to have eternal life visit Searching For God. O prince of the world, but to bring peace, and love and goodwill to all people. Claudia Procula; Usage on el.wikipedia.org ; Usage on en.wikipedia.org Pontius Pilate's wife; October 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Usage on eo.wikipedia.org Klada Prokula; Usage on et.wikipedia.org Pontius Pilatuse naine; Usage on fi.wikipedia.org Claudia Procula; Usage on id.wikipedia.org Istri Pontius Pilatus I was very homesick for youfor the quiet residence of my parents, the happy haven of Nabron, the beautiful statues the soft groves of my birth- place. The echo of these vociferations is still in my ears, and the gure of the innocent victim will always stay before my eyes. The uproar increased every minute. One would have thought that the end of the world was near or that the universe returned to its original chaos. Go in peace. to deal with the Nazarene. The Final Inquiry He very seldom contacts high society. And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. However. How cruel and despotic appears the prejudice against the Son of God I Christ was ready to suffer death for the redemption of mankind, but the fact that the religious leaders of His own nation thirsted to spill His blood filled to over, It will not be long before He who suffered so much will appear and gather, among His people, those who have been persecuted and wrongly sentenced. Lives of all saints commemorated on October 27 Oh, believe me, that a single drop of this blood may be your damnation for all eternity. This was an affront to the honour of my person. It seems like a bad omen to both of them, that Pilates name is so connected with this one judgment, remembered through the ages (in King of Sorrows). My eyes followed the victim, who was led to be slaughtered. I order my first centurion (captain), Conutus Cornelius, to keep him bound in public in the Jerusalem district and to seize what is his : to coat him with a purple cloak and put a crown of thorns upon his head, and to force him to carry the cross of his own shoulders, so that he be an example to others and especially conspirators. The short story or novella takes the form of a letter from Claudia's freed Greek servant, recounting the effects of Pilate's condemnation of Jesus on GoodFridayon Claudia and on her relationship with her husband. At first he did not think it a sufficiently important document to be copied, but some years later he mentioned this document to W. D. Machan, and the latter, inspired by an ardent desire to know the contents, wrote to the German student who, in the meantime, had become a professor in Westphalia (Germany), and requested that by mediation of the latters connections with the Vatican, he might have a copy of that valuable document prepared. answered Pilate, speaking to the petitioner without even so much as raising his head. The letter of Pilates wife throws further light upon the events in connection with the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ and further con, rms the authenticity of the Gospels. Pilate was married to Claudia Procula. Accordingly I order that Jesus Christ, together with two other brigands from the region of Imborel, now called Andronymos, shall be taken to be crucified before the people on the place chosen for criminals, and called Calvary (place of blood). According to what history shows us, the ruling religion has not always had pure truth as a foundation, and in all times it was subject to errors. I was told He was Jesus. Order Bulk SubscriptionsGet a discount on 6 or more copies sent to your parish, organization In horror Pontius returned to his throne. 9. Young man I answered Him feebly, you force me to change my request into an order. Written in Jerusalem this twenty-eight day of march (the 4147th year, according to the Hebrew reckoning, 4037th year according to English reckoning, since the creation of the world.. Now, He breathes His last, remarked the third servant. Oh, the fateful hour had come. The world will never forget the name Pontius Pilate, rather, the name will live on in infamy. You will see, therefore, that the duty of those who desire to be loved depends in following the path of obedience and suffering for the truths sake. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. It was indeed He whom I was very impatient to see. What a contrast between him and His audience, with their black beards and obdurate faces! ed, cried the angry crowd. McClintock and Strong. How could Christ be accused of a crime which He never committed? Herein the judges of our days might nd a warning not to do the same injustice, nor to be partial, but to judge according to divine right. Gerizim. Ibid. 2.80 p.m.), the debate commenced, and the president gave the prosecutor permission to speak. nished his speech. For more information about the Acts of Pilate, visit Pontius Pilate refers to Christ in official records.. The statues of the Emperor have been besmeared with stains from Golgotha. I heard another soldier grumbling to strangers and overheard my name, but I could not understand. All that is happening now frightens me also, answered Pontius, but what can I do ? The first. Site Map | The name Pilate will forever be remembered in connection with the suffering, crucifixion, and death of the Son of God. The procession generally took place on Thursday. Oh Claudia Procula, if that were your name, well did the Lord of mercy entrust his message to your persuasive lips, for from you it would come with tenfold influence. Instead she sent a message to her husband and said that she had a dream about Jesus Christ. Of what does the gravity of His offence consist? But Jesus did not answer. We may, therefore, certainty, infer that the twenty-four old men seen by St, John in his visions described in Revelation 4, 4-5, 8-9, are some of those who came to life when our Lord Jesus Christ arose. He had participated in seven wars, was brave and hardened by many ghts with German and other peoples. The door opened and I could see Semida, lying on a bed adorned with candlesticks and perfumes. Then those unhappy men asked the rocks and the mountains of the earth to swallow and to cover them. I leaned out of the opening and saw the traces of spilt blood. Furthermore, it becomes clear that Pilate and the authorities had a knowledge of Jesus teaching, but undertook no step to prohibit it so long as the Jews, the Herodian followers, and the Sadducees did not have Him arrested and did not force the governor to sentence Him. We were forced to return to Europe wandering from town to town. I trembled when I heard these words, and I asked my husband : You will protect Him, wont you? The original of this letter it to be found among old manuscripts in one of the vast libraries in Italy. These eyes, which gave Jairuss daughter life again, looked at His tormentors with an indescribable expression of peace and love. Tradition states that her name was Claudia Procula. According to what history shows us, the ruling religion has not always had pure truth as a foundation, and in all times it was subject to errors. When He speaks He is most pleasant. I had taken as wife a girl from Gali. EWTN News, Inc. is the worlds largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio, At dinner I told Pontius what I had seen and heard. With tears in her eyes she fell at my feet and said: Take care and do not touch that man! before being confirmed and receiving Holy Communion. Last night I saw Him in my dreams. And after He was crucified they cast lots upon His vesture, and they that crucified Him parted it among them. They were forced during three and a half years to swallow those bitter pills which the Nazarene flung in their faces whenever He met them in public; and, being so extremely weak and cowardly they did not find courage enough to take measures as might have been desirable. May heaven guide you! When He came nearer to me, He said: Behold, here I am! Here in the cool shade I used to sew covers for the altars of the gods, or to read verses of Virgil which are so agreeable to hear and so appeasing to the heart. Claudia Procula With bound hands, and clothes torn by blows He had suffered, and with a blood-covered forehead, Jesus of Nazareth, calm and undisturbed, stood before him. She says that Jesus is innocent (Matthew 27:19). It is only natural and absolutely advisable that the judges of to- day should read the Holy Books, i.e., the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. The soldiers jeered at Him, called Him king of the Jews. The captain of the ship tells her that Great Pan is dead. She asks the captain, How can God die? and he replies, Dont you remember? Hunter Leonard is a passionate Catholic with an intense love for learning about and sharing the Faith. and that by the spirit Nina these voices had been mixed with the howling of hunted animals. So Pilate, when he had tarried ten years in Judea, made haste to Rome, and this in obedience to the orders of Vitellius, which he dare not contradict; but before he could get to Rome, Tiberius was dead.[10]. She feels a little dizzy; she and her husband are glad to be leaving Jerusalem. Jesus was buried in a cavern, hewn out of rock, at the entrance of which a guard was posted. Why could I not save with my own life that of the wise man. During what years was Pontius Pilate governor of Judea. What been written in the books of the Prophets must be fulfilled.. There are other accounts, however, which say that she was a martyr. Annas and Caiphas persuade him that his wifes dream and distress are signs of Jesuss sorcery and Pilate proceeds with the trial. This new faith grew like the plant out of a mustard seed, as the true root of a fruit-bearing tree which should supersede all other roots (that is to say the false religions and the Roman grandeur). Several years after he became the Roman Governor of Judea a number of the high priests approached him with a young preacher named Jesus Christ. Alone the steps, drops of blood the Nazarene had spilt were to be seen. McClintock and Strong. But, O Fulvia, on the third day He showed Himself in this town, victorious and surrounded with majesty and radiance. According to the Cuban presidency, issues related to the work of the Catholic Church, the socioeconomic situation of the country, the strengthening of values in society, among other matters of common interest, were addressed.. The second reason was the dissatisfaction they bore in their hearts because I decreed that a part of the treasure belonging to the temple should be used for the creation of public works. Dark clouds descended and covered the wing of the Temple and, stretching over the town, covered it like a shroud. IMAGINE: Having a very important message for your husband and he just wont listen. You pay the tithe with mint and cinnamon, but you are not interested in abiding by the laws, in faithful righteousness and mercy. The meaning of these words is deep and true. nd a warning not to do the same injustice, nor to be partial, but to judge according to divine right. A Warm Place Pilate, as we know, did not heed the warning of his wife. Did the people who crucified Christ go to hell or the Lake of Fire?

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