What is another word for stations of the cross?
Pronunciation: [stˈe͡ɪʃənz ɒvðə kɹˈɒs] (IPA) 
Stations of the Cross is a term used in the Catholic Church for the fourteen images or small shrines that represent the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Other synonyms for Stations of the Cross include the Way of the Cross, the Via Crucis, the Way of Sorrows, and the Way of the Passion. Each term has its own religious or cultural significance, but all refer to the specific devotional practice of retracing the steps of Jesus on his journey to the cross. Whether it's called the Stations of the Cross or the Via Crucis, this important ceremony remains a powerful spiritual experience for Catholics around the world.
