Longinus.

[Thiudareiks Flavius]

Quote:</em></strong><hr>Centurion Longinus, was the centurion who pierced Jesus with his spear just to check Jesus died on the cross.<hr><br>
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John's gospel (not the others) relates this story. The centurion in question is not named and the name doesn't appear until much later, in medieval legends associated with the Grail. In several of those the Centurion is actually blind (?!?!? - imagine what an effective field officer <strong>he'd</strong> be!) and is healed by the blood and water that flow's from Jesus' side.<br>
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Nice story. About as authentic as the spear I'd say.<br>
Cheers, <p>Tim O'Neill / Thiudareiks Flavius<br>
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