nail from the True Cross
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The nail from the True Cross is a revered Christian relic believed to be one of the nails used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| nail from the True Cross canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2006904 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: nail from the True Cross Context triple: [Iron Crown of Lombardy, traditionallyBelievedToContain, nail from the True Cross]
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A.
Shroud of Turin
The Shroud of Turin is a centuries-old linen cloth bearing the faint image of a crucified man that many believe to be Jesus of Nazareth, making it one of the most studied and controversial religious relics in the world.
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B.
The Elevation of the Cross
The Elevation of the Cross is a monumental Baroque altarpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, renowned for its dramatic composition, dynamic figures, and intense emotional and spiritual impact.
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C.
Jerusalem cross
The Jerusalem cross is a Christian symbol featuring a large central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses, traditionally associated with the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem and representing the spread of Christianity to the four corners of the world.
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D.
Sceptre with the Cross
The Sceptre with the Cross is a British royal ceremonial staff, part of the Crown Jewels, traditionally held by the monarch during coronations to symbolize temporal power under Christian authority.
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E.
Crowning with Thorns
Crowning with Thorns is a scene from the Passion of Christ in which Jesus is mockingly crowned with thorns, forming the third Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary in Christian tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: nail from the True Cross Target entity description: The nail from the True Cross is a revered Christian relic believed to be one of the nails used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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A.
Shroud of Turin
The Shroud of Turin is a centuries-old linen cloth bearing the faint image of a crucified man that many believe to be Jesus of Nazareth, making it one of the most studied and controversial religious relics in the world.
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B.
The Elevation of the Cross
The Elevation of the Cross is a monumental Baroque altarpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, renowned for its dramatic composition, dynamic figures, and intense emotional and spiritual impact.
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C.
Jerusalem cross
The Jerusalem cross is a Christian symbol featuring a large central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses, traditionally associated with the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem and representing the spread of Christianity to the four corners of the world.
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D.
Sceptre with the Cross
The Sceptre with the Cross is a British royal ceremonial staff, part of the Crown Jewels, traditionally held by the monarch during coronations to symbolize temporal power under Christian authority.
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E.
Crowning with Thorns
Crowning with Thorns is a scene from the Passion of Christ in which Jesus is mockingly crowned with thorns, forming the third Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary in Christian tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian relic
ⓘ
relic associated with Jesus ⓘ religious artifact ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Jesus Christ
ⓘ
True Cross ⓘ |
| associatedWithEvent | Crucifixion of Jesus ⓘ |
| believedToHaveBeenUsedFor | nailing Jesus to the cross ⓘ |
| category |
contact relics of Christ
ⓘ
relics of the Passion ⓘ |
| commemoratedOn |
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
ⓘ
Good Friday ⓘ |
| hasMultipleClaimedSpecimens | true ⓘ |
| historicalCertainty | disputed ⓘ |
| inspired |
devotional art
ⓘ
liturgical devotion ⓘ reliquary design ⓘ |
| linkedDoctrine |
communion of saints
ⓘ
veneration of relics in Catholicism ⓘ veneration of relics in Eastern Orthodoxy ⓘ |
| material | iron ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Holy Tradition
ⓘ
surface form:
Christian tradition
medieval hagiography ⓘ |
| perceivedPower |
miracle-working
ⓘ
protective ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| statusInTheology | object of veneration not worship ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
church tradition and legend
ⓘ
scholarly debate on authenticity ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Passion of Christ
ⓘ
redemptive sacrifice ⓘ suffering of Jesus ⓘ |
| timeOfOriginBelief | 1st century CE ⓘ |
| traditionallyLinkedTo |
Constantine I
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surface form:
Constantine the Great
Empress Helena ⓘ discovery of the True Cross ⓘ |
| usedHistoricallyAs |
imperial talisman
ⓘ
symbol of divine favor for rulers ⓘ |
| veneratedAs | holy object ⓘ |
| venerationPractice |
pilgrimage
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processions ⓘ public display on feast days ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: nail from the True Cross Description of subject: The nail from the True Cross is a revered Christian relic believed to be one of the nails used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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