Frankie Paige (played by Patricia Arquette) is a protagonist in Stigmata.
A young atheist in Pittsburgh who receives a rosary from Brazil. She begins experiencing stigmata wounds, writing in Aramaic, levitating, and speaking in a male voice. She is ultimately revealed to be a vessel for Father Alameida's spirit, until Andrew intervenes. Father Andrew Kiernan (played by Gabriel Byrne) is a protagonist in Stigmata.
A former scientist and Jesuit priest investigating miracles. Sent by the Vatican to examine Frankie's stigmata, he uncovers a hidden gospel, confronts church corruption, and successfully rescues Frankie by communicating with the possessing spirit. Cardinal Daniel Houseman (played by Jonathan Pryce) appears in Stigmata.
A high-ranking Vatican official who recognizes the Aramaic texts. He oversees the exorcism attempt on Frankie and resorts to violence when it fails, representing institutional resistance to the discovered gospel. Father Durning (played by Thomas Kopache) appears in Stigmata.
A local priest who interacts with Frankie on a train, triggering her supernatural attack. He forwards security footage to the Vatican, prompting Andrew's investigation, and later assists during the church confrontation. Marion Petrocelli (played by Rade Šerbedžija) appears in Stigmata.
A Vatican scholar who explains the significance of the Aramaic writings to Andrew. He reveals the history of the controversial gospel document and its connection to the excommunicated Father Alameida. Father Dario (played by Enrico Colantoni) appears in Stigmata.
A Vatican representative who accompanies Cardinal Houseman during the exorcism attempt on Frankie and participates in the confrontation at the church. Doctor (played by Shaun Toub) appears in Stigmata.
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Characters
Frankie Paige
(played by Patricia Arquette) — protagonist
A young atheist in Pittsburgh who receives a rosary from Brazil. She begins experiencing stigmata wounds, writing in Aramaic, levitating, and speaking in a male voice. She is ultimately revealed to be...
Father Andrew Kiernan
(played by Gabriel Byrne) — protagonist
A former scientist and Jesuit priest investigating miracles. Sent by the Vatican to examine Frankie's stigmata, he uncovers a hidden gospel, confronts church corruption, and successfully rescues Frank...
Cardinal Daniel Houseman
(played by Jonathan Pryce) — supporting
A high-ranking Vatican official who recognizes the Aramaic texts. He oversees the exorcism attempt on Frankie and resorts to violence when it fails, representing institutional resistance to the discov...
Father Durning
(played by Thomas Kopache) — supporting
A local priest who interacts with Frankie on a train, triggering her supernatural attack. He forwards security footage to the Vatican, prompting Andrew's investigation, and later assists during the ch...
Marion Petrocelli
(played by Rade Šerbedžija) — supporting
A Vatican scholar who explains the significance of the Aramaic writings to Andrew. He reveals the history of the controversial gospel document and its connection to the excommunicated Father Alameida.
Father Dario
(played by Enrico Colantoni) — supporting
A Vatican representative who accompanies Cardinal Houseman during the exorcism attempt on Frankie and participates in the confrontation at the church.
Doctor
(played by Shaun Toub) — minor
Key Relationships
Cardinal Daniel Houseman → Marion Petrocelli
(Conflict Superior & Defiant Subordinate)
Father Andrew Kiernan → Father Durning
(Alliance Colleague & Host)
Father Andrew Kiernan → Marion Petrocelli
(Alliance Investigators)
Father Andrew Kiernan → Cardinal Daniel Houseman
(Conflict Intervener & Exorcist)
Frankie Paige → Doctor
(Professional Patient & Physician)
Frankie Paige → Father Dario
(Conflict Victim & Exorcist)
Frankie Paige → Marion Petrocelli
(Alliance Subject & Informant)
Frankie Paige → Father Durning
(Professional Patient & Clergy Contact)
Frankie Paige → Cardinal Daniel Houseman
(Conflict Victim & Aggressor)
Frankie Paige → Father Andrew Kiernan
(Narrative Subject & Investigator)
Story Analysis
A woman's mysterious wounds trigger a Vatican investigation into a lost gospel and spiritual possession.
