Way of Grief
Via Dolorosa ("Way of Grief" in Latin) is a road in the old city of Jerusalem, a path where Jesus was lead in agony, carrying the crucifixion cross. There are a total of 14 stations along this path, based on events that occurred on the way to the Golgotha hill, the site of crucifixion, which is located at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Eight stations are marked along the old city road, while 6 additional stations are places in the compound of the church. Via Dolorosa starts from the place where Jesus was tried and convicted - near the Lions`gate on the eastern side. It ends in the crucifixion place, Golgotha, where the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is located in the west side of the old city.
