What is Way of the Cross? TheWay of the Cross is the route taken by Jesus on leaving the Roman fort in Jerusalem, and making His way to the site of crucifixion at Golgotha (now marked by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre).

Way of the Cross

Pilgrims walking along the Way of the Cross and carrying a symbolic cross to experience some of the burden.

The Way contains markers corresponding to the Stations of the Cross. People stop at these markers in the street known as the Way of Sorrows (Via Dolorosa). The markers help people imagine the route to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

1. Jesus is condemned to death
2. Jesus carries his cross
3. Jesus falls the first time
4. Jesus meets his mother
5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross
6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
7. Jesus falls the second time
8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
9. Jesus falls the third time
10. Jesus is stripped of his garments
11. Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross
12. Jesus dies on the cross
13. Jesus is taken down from the cross
14. Jesus is laid in the tomb.

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