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.
