King Louis IX of France acquired the crown in 1239 for 135,000 livres — which was worth about half of France’s annual expenditure at the time. The crown moved to Notre Dame in 1806.

An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” returned Friday to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after it was saved from the flames of the ...

The ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ's "Crown of Thorns" is presented during a procession as it is returning to Notre Dame Cathedral, five years after it was saved from ...

The fire that ravaged Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019 endangered several artifacts, including what is believed to be the Crown of Thorns Jesus wore during his crucifixion. The rescue of the ...

The fire that ravaged Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019 endangered several artifacts, including what is believed to be the Crown of Thorns Jesus wore during his crucifixion. The rescue of the ...

An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ's "Crown of Thorns" is returning to Notre Dame, five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral's devastating 2019 fire.

PARIS (AP) — An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ's "Crown of Thorns" has made a special public appearance at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The crown — a circular band ...

The crown of thorns relic believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ is displayed on the altar during a Good Friday veneration at the St Germain l'Auxerrois church in Paris, Friday, April 2, 2021 ...