way of the cross

American  

noun

1. stations of the cross.

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Etymology

Origin of way of the cross

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Two days ago, Pope Francis presided over the Good Friday service in Saint Peter's Basilica - but he skipped the traditional Way of the Cross ceremony and procession at Rome's Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said.

From BBC

Brazilians lined the streets in the Complexo do Alemao favela to watch a Way of the Cross reenactment.

From Seattle Times

On Friday, he is due to travel at night to the Colosseum for the Way of the Cross procession re-enacting Christ’s crucifixion.

From Seattle Times

On Friday he is scheduled to preside over the torchlit Way of the Cross procession at Rome’s Colosseum re-enacting Christ’s crucifixion.

From Seattle Times

On Friday afternoon, the larger Ukrainian group set up on the curve of a central Lisbon thoroughfare leading to the park where the pope solemnly commemorated the Way of the Cross.

From New York Times