Stations of the Cross-Via Dolorosa

Highlights

Some of the stations along the route can be hard to spot, so it is advised to either bring a guide or to be well prepared before walking Via Dolorosa. Every Friday the Franciscans lead a weekly procession down Via Dolorosa which is open for outside participation. The procession starts inside Lions Gate in the northern end of the Old City.

Background Information

Jesus walked on Via Dolorosa on the way to his crucifixion on Golgotha, after being sentenced by Pontius Pilate. The traditional road he took is still there, marked by 14 stations indicating the events along the way, with the last station being inside the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Many pilgrims walk the traditional path every year in commemoration of Jesus' suffering, but the road today is much like then a busy street full of people and vendors with little room for contemplation and prayer.

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Useful Links

http://www.tourism.gov.il/Tourism_Eng/Tourist+Information/Christian+Themes/Details/Via+Dolorosa+++chr.htm 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Dolorosa

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/jerusalem-via-dolorosa.htm