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Stations of the cross It refers to a series of arsc representaons, oſten sculptural, that represent Christ Carrying the Cross to His crucifixion. Most Roman Catholic churches, contain Staons of the Cross, typically placed at intervals along the side walls of the nave. What do the staons of the cross look like? They are small plaques with reliefs or painngs, although in others they may be simple crosses with a numeral in the centre. How it started? The tradion of moving around the Staons to commemorate the Passion of Christ began with St. Francis of Assisi and extended throughout the Roman Catholic Church in the medieval period. Spiritual significance The object of the Staons is to help the faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, through meditang upon the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death. It has become one of the most popular devoons for many Chrisans, especially among Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans, and is oſten performed in a spirit of reparaon for the sufferings and insults that Jesus endured during His Passion
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Stations of the crossIt refers to a series of artistic representations, often sculptural, that represent Christ Carrying the Cross to His crucifixion.
Most Roman Catholic churches, contain Stations of the Cross, typically placed at intervals along the side walls of the nave.
What do the stations of the cross look like?
They are small plaques with reliefs or paintings, although in others they may be simple crosses with a numeral in the centre.
How it started?
The tradition of moving around the Stations to commemorate the Passion of Christ began with St. Francis of Assisi and extended throughout the Roman Catholic Church in the medieval period.
Spiritual significance
The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, through meditating upon the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death. It has become one of the most popular devotions for many Christians, especially among Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans, andis often performed in a spirit of reparation for the sufferings and insults that Jesus endured during His Passion
