Crucifixion of Christ

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The crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth is an event that happened in the 1st century AD, presumably in the year 33. Christians believe Jesus to be the Son of God and Messiah, and he was arrested, tried, and sentenced by Pontius Pilate and the Jews to be executed on the cross. His suffering and death to redeem the sins of the world are very critical in Christian theology, especially in the doctrines of salvation and atonement, and collectively are referred to as the Passion. The Christian traditions of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter are celebrated in rememberance of this event.