DISCIPLINE ROPE 5 STRIPS, LATE 19C
DISCIPLINE ROPE 5 STRIPS, LATE 19C
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Rare Discipline in braided hemp with 5 strips from an old monastery.
Stains and traces of use.
An identical discipline is exhibited at the museum of the Capuchin friars in Rome
PERIOD : late 19th / early 20th
SIZE : 70cm
SIZE : 27.5"
The discipline, a small instrument of penance similar to a whip, is used by members of some Christian denominations such as Anglicans, Lutherans and Roman Catholics, as part of the spiritual practice known as mortification of the flesh .
Flagellation, an ancient tradition associated with extreme ascetic forms, is adopted by some religious people in order to achieve spiritual purification and mortify their own flesh. This intense form of bodily discipline is considered a way of doing penance to atone for sins. Some believers believe that flagellation strengthens their bond with God and brings them closer to the suffering of Christ. However, it is crucial to emphasize that this practice is not widespread in all religious traditions and often causes controversy due to its marginal nature.
