stations of the cross

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Definition of stations of the cross in English English dictionary

A religious ceremony based on prayer at each of these icons

Collectively, the series of icons or statues, (normally 14) in a church which depict the last days of Jesus and his crucifixion

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of 14 prayers before the 14 stations of the cross (referring to Jesus' suffering and crucifixion)

a representation of the 14 stages in Christ's journey to Calvary

Hyphenation

stations of the Cross

Turkish pronunciation

steyşınz ıv dhi krôs

Synonyms

way of the cross, way of sorrows

Pronunciation

/ˈstāsʜənz əv ᴛʜē ˈkrôs/ /ˈsteɪʃənz əv ðiː ˈkrɔːs/