Lent
What are the Stations of the Cross?
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The Stations of the Cross (Via Crucis) are a 14-station devotion that follows Jesus' path from His condemnation to His burial. The traditional 14 stations are: (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 carry the Cross. (6) Veronica wipes Jesus' face. (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) 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. Catholics pray the Stations especially on Fridays during Lent.
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