Blood of Jesus

Several European legends explain why the robin (Erithacus rubecula) has a red breast. a) He burned it in the fires of hell bringing water to lost souls; b) it was stained with the blood of Jesus as the robin pulled the thorns from Christ’s Crown; c) the robin covered the dead with leaves, and as he was covering Jesus, he was touched by his blood.

Wonderful photo and story, Sandor! Adorable fragile pensive bird in a beautiful robe! Well done! Sincerely, Tatiana

Thank you, Tatiana, for the very kind words. Best regards, Sandor

A beautiful portrait of this Robin, I found the notes accompanying this photo, unknown to me, very interesting, ciao Giangiorgio

Thank you, Giangiorgio, for viewing and the kind note, ciao Sandor

Very pretty looking bird, Sandor. Excellent colors, focus, details and light. Best regards, Paul.

Thank you, Paul, for the kind note. Best regards,- Sandor

Hi Sandor,

 

another wonderful bird photo! I like the colors and composition and the little sparkle in the robin's eye. I also like your title with the reference to the legend about how the robin got his red-orange chest from a thorn he picked out of the head of Christ. There is another legend by the way, that tells the robin burnt his chest while it was keeping the fire going by flapping its wings, keeping the baby Jesus warm. Kind regards, Vincent

Thank you, Vincent, for the kind note and the interesting addition. Best regards, Sandor

Sandor, a beautiful photo and a terrific narrative of the stories told about this fascinating little robin. Well done. Todd

Thank you, Todd, for the kind note. Best regards, Sandor

Gorgeous! I am definitely adding you to my list of photographers to follow.

Thank you, Raymond, for viewing and the kind note. Best regards, Sandor