The Arma Christi [General discussion]

[Koen G]

Thinking about the Passion a bit more generally, it looks a bit like the hill Jesus is depicted praying on during the "Agony in the Garden" scenes in some medieval art - although tbh it looks a bit like a small hill in non-liturgical medieval art too!

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At the foot of this Mount of Olives lies the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view., the urban garden where Jesus was arrested.

You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.: "So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons."

(These "torches, lanterns and weapons" were variably included in the Arma).

Now, look at the rest of the plant.