Guatemalan Christian Holy Symbol: "El Cristo Negro"

This Guatemalan Christian cross is a replica of the Cristo Negro holy figure. The wooden image was sculpted in 1595 in Esquipulas in Guatemala, near the border between the modern countries of Honduras and El Salvador. Over time, the figure of Jesus blackened and gained a reputation for being miraculous. The Cristo Negro of Esquipulas remains an important symbol for Central America, with its sanctuary the most visited site in the region.

The cross is a universal, pre-Christian symbol, but in Christianity it symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The Christian faith is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus or Christ. Jesus, (7–2 BC/BCE – 30–36 AD/CE), is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christian denominations venerate him as God the Son.

The principal sources of information regarding Jesus are the four canonical gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospels declare that Jesus was a Jew born in Bethlehem, in the Roman province of Judea. At the age of 30, he began to preach throughout Palestine, which was then under Roman rule. The gospels describe miracles that Jesus performed such as raising the dead.

Most critical historians agree that Jesus was a Jew who was regarded as a teacher and healer. He was crucified in Jerusalem, on the orders of the Roman Prefect of Judaea, on the charge of sedition against the Roman Empire. Christians believe that Jesus then rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, from which he will return.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristos_Negros_of_Central_America_and_Mexico