Is it really possible for stigmata to occur? Stigmata: A biblical phenomenon when people mysteriously receive the crucifixion wounds of Christ. This stigma has an unexplainable concept that has always baffled both religious and scientific studies. There have been a number of stigmatics that have become famous religious icons. A lot of people question the authenticity of stigmatics because there is not a scientific explanation. Stigmata is the Greek word for puncture wound. Basically, to …showed first 75 words of 1273 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1273 total…can't really explain why the stigmata's occur, but religion has some ideas why they show up. Until there is proof, there will always be a level of doubt. There are pictures available of Padre Pio, but nowadays with the technology you can not be certain whether a picture has been altered. In regards to solving this mystery, the best anyone can hope for is a stigmatic to come out and show the world their wounds.