Following the re-enactment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem this morning, the Ghajnsielem Parish organized another re-enactment - this time showing us all the stages that Christ passed during his passion and death or in other words the Via Sagra (Triq tas-Salib).

The Stations of the Cross (or Way of the Cross; in Latin, Via Crucis; also called the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows, or simply, The Way) refers to the depiction of the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus, and the devotion commemorating the Passion.

The event started at 5.00pm and the re-enactment was held in the main square. The peak was reached with the crucifixion of Christ.

The Stages of the Via Sagra

Christ condemned to death
the cross is laid upon him
His first fall
He meets His Blessed Mother
Simon of Cyrene is made to bear the cross
Christ's face is wiped by Veronica
His second fall
He meets the women of Jerusalem
His third fall
He is stripped of His garments
His crucifixion
His death on the cross
His body is taken down from the cross; and
laid in the tomb.

Click Here to see a Virtual Animation of the 'Via Sagra'