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 — • Historical background on this devotion Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Way of the Cross     Way of the Cross     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • 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 — noun A series of pictures/statues depicting the Stations of the Cross, as laid out around a church, along a road etc. Syn: via dolorosa …   Wiktionary

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

  • way of the cross. — See stations of the cross. [1865 70] * * * …   Universalium

  • 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

  • the way of the Cross — 1》 the journey of Jesus to the place of his crucifixion. 2》 the suffering and self sacrifice of a Christian. → way …   English new terms dictionary

  • 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 and Crucifix in Liturgy —     The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Cross and Crucifix in Liturgy     (1) Material Objects in Liturgical Use;     (2) Liturgical Forms connected with Them;     (3) Festivals Commemorative of the Holy Cross;… …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • 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

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