via dolorosa

[dol-uh-roh-suh, doh-luh-]

noun

1. (initial capital letters),  Christ's route to Golgotha.

2. a trying, painful, or sorrowful course or series of experiences.

Via Dolorosa

/ ˈviːə ˌdɒləˈrəʊsə /

noun

1. the route followed by Christ from the place of his condemnation to Calvary for his crucifixion

2. an arduous or distressing course or experience

Word History and Origins

Origin of via dolorosa¹

From Latin via dolōrōsa literally, “sorrowful road”

Word History and Origins

Origin of via dolorosa¹

Latin, literally: sorrowful road