Via Dolorosa ( Way of Suffering )

The Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering‎) is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem, believed to be the path that Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. The 600 m winding route starts from the former Antonia Fortress and ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

The current route has been established since the 18th century, replacing various earlier versions.   It is today marked by 9 Stations of the Cross.

Station 1 – Jesus is Condemned to Death

( Matthew 27:27:11-26, Mark 15:1-15, Luke 23-1-25, John 18:28-19:16 )

Station 2 – Jesus Carries His Cross

( Matthew 27:27:27-31, Mark 15:20, John 19:17 )

 

Station 3 – Jesus Falls the First Time

Station 4 – Jesus Meets His Mother

Station 5 – Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross

( Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 )

Station 6 – Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

Station 7 – Jesus Falls the Second Time

Station 8 – Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

( Luke 23:27 )

Station 9 – Jesus Falls the Third Time

Station 10 – Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

( Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34, John 19:23 )

Station 11 – Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

( Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:25, Luke 23:33, John 19:23  )

 Station 12 – Jesus Dies on the Cross

( Matthew 27:50, Mark 15:37, Luke 23:46, John 19:30 )

Station 13 – Stone of the Anointing

 ( John 19:39-40 )

Station 14 – Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

( Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 42-46, Luke 23:50-53, John 19:38-41 )