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Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross noun: collectively, the series of (normally 14) icons or statues in a church which depict the last days of Jesus and his crucifixion.

Noun

Stations of the Cross pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) Collectively, the series of (normally 14) icons or statues in a church which depict the last days of Jesus and his crucifixion.
    Synonyms:
    The Way of the Cross, The Way of Sorrows
  2. (plural, plural-only) A religious ceremony based on station-to-station prayer at each of these icons.

Synonyms of Stations of the Cross

  • The Way of the Cross
  • The Way of Sorrows

Questions about Stations of the Cross

What does Stations of the Cross mean?
Stations of the Cross means collectively, the series of (normally 14) icons or statues in a church which depict the last days of Jesus and his crucifixion.
What part of speech is Stations of the Cross?
Stations of the Cross is a noun.

Words near Stations of the Cross in the dictionary

  1. stationmastership
  2. stationmasterships
  3. stationmistress
  4. stationmistresses
  5. stations
  6. Stations of the Cross
  7. stationward
  8. stationwide
  9. stationwoman
  10. stationwomen
  11. statis

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