what is lamina christus

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Lamina Christus, also known as the Veil of Veronica, is a legendary cloth that supposedly bears the image of the face of Jesus Christ. According to Christian tradition, Veronica used this cloth to wipe the face of Jesus as he carried the cross to Calvary. The image supposedly became imprinted on the cloth, and it is considered by some to be a miraculous depiction of Jesus' face. The authenticity of the Lamina Christus is a subject of debate among scholars and theologians.