Sacred Heart Exeter
The Stations of the Cross are a devotional practice that reflects on fourteen events during Jesus’ final journey to his crucifixion and burial. Each station marks a moment, such as Jesus falling under the weight of the cross, meeting his mother Mary on the way to Calvary, his death on the cross, and finally his being laid in the tomb. Prayed especially during Lent and on Good Friday, the Stations help believers meditate on Christ’s suffering, sacrifice, and love, deepening their faith and connecting them emotionally and spiritually to his Passion.
The Stations of the Cross in this Church were a present from Miss Middleton of London. Painted on zinc in Munich with dark oak frames. They were installed here on 18th April 1886.
The First Station,
Jesus is condemned to death.
The Second Station,
Jesus takes up the cross.
The Third Station,
Jesus falls for the first time.
The Fourth Station,
Jesus meets his Mother.
The Fifth Station,
Simon of Cyrene is made to help Jesus carry the Cross.
The Sixth Station,
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
The Seventh Station,
Jesus falls for the second time.
The Eighth Station,
Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
The Ninth Station,
Jesus falls for the third time.
The Tenth Station,
Jesus is stripped of his garments.
The Eleventh Station,
Jesus is nailed to the cross.
The Twelfth Station,
Jesus dies on the cross.
The Thirteenth Station,
Jesus is taken down from the cross.
The Fourteenth Station,
Jesus is laid in the tomb.