way of the cross

way of the cross
 ; stations of the cross
 ; via crucis
   This term refers to a form of prayer that apparently dates back to the fourteenth century. The way of the cross is a popular Lenten devotion that retraces the last events in the life of Jesus, from his condemnation by Pilate to his execution on Calvary. Most Catholic Churches have fourteen stations that are artistic representations of these final stages in the life of Jesus. (See CCC 2669)

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  • Way of the cross — Way Way, n. [OE. wey, way, AS. weg; akin to OS., D., OHG., & G. weg, Icel. vegr, Sw. v[ a]g, Dan. vei, Goth. wigs, L. via, and AS. wegan to move, L. vehere to carry, Skr. vah. [root]136. Cf. {Convex}, {Inveigh}, {Vehicle}, {Vex}, {Via}, {Voyage} …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Way of the Cross — n. STATIONS OF THE CROSS * * * …   Universalium

  • Way of the Cross — Date: 1868 stations of the cross …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Scriptural Way of the Cross — The Scriptural Way of the Cross or Scriptural Stations of the Cross is a version of the traditional Stations of the Cross inaugurated as a Roman Catholic devotion by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday 1991. Thereafter John Paul II performed those… …   Wikipedia

  • Way of the rounds — Way Way, n. [OE. wey, way, AS. weg; akin to OS., D., OHG., & G. weg, Icel. vegr, Sw. v[ a]g, Dan. vei, Goth. wigs, L. via, and AS. wegan to move, L. vehere to carry, Skr. vah. [root]136. Cf. {Convex}, {Inveigh}, {Vehicle}, {Vex}, {Via}, {Voyage} …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • The Cross of Changes — Álbum de Enigma Publicación 6 diciembre, 1993 21 noviembre, 1994 (re edición) Grabación A.R.T Studios, Ibiza Género(s) …   Wikipedia Español

  • The Cross of Changes — The Cross of Changes …   Википедия

  • The Cross of Changes — Album par Enigma Sortie 6 décembre 1993 Enregistrement 1993 St …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Stations of the Cross — (or Way of the Cross; in Latin, Via Crucis; also called the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows, or simply, The Way) refers to the depiction of the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus, and the devotion commemorating the Passion. The tradition as chapel… …   Wikipedia

  • Sign of the Cross — For other uses, see Sign of the Cross (disambiguation). The Sign of the Cross (Latin: Signum Crucis), or crossing oneself, is a ritual hand motion made by members of many branches of Christianity, often accompanied by spoken or mental recitation… …   Wikipedia

  • The Cross of Changes — Infobox Album | Name = The Cross of Changes Type = Album Artist = Enigma Released = December 6, 1993 November 21, 2004 (Reissue) Recorded = A.R.T. Studios, Ibiza Genre = New Age, ambient Length = 44:12 Label = Virgin, Charisma (US) Producer =… …   Wikipedia

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