Download the app
educalingo
Search

Meaning of "Way of the Cross" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF WAY OF THE CROSS

Way of the Cross  [weɪ əv ðə krɒs] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WAY OF THE CROSS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Way of the Cross is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WAY OF THE CROSS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Way of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross refers to a series of artistic representations, often sculptural, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross to his crucifixion. Most Roman Catholic churches contain Stations of the Cross, typically placed at intervals along the side walls of the nave; in most churches, they are small plaques with reliefs or paintings. The tradition of moving around the Stations to commemorate the Passion of Christ began with St. Francis of Assisi and extended throughout the Roman Catholic Church in the medieval period. It is also observed in Lutheranism and Anglo-Catholicism. It is most commonly done during Lent, especially on Good Friday.

Definition of Way of the Cross in the English dictionary

The definition of Way of the Cross in the dictionary is the Way of the Cross a series of images in a church or along a road to a church etc depicting the last hours of Christ.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WAY OF THE CROSS


across
əˈkrɒs
autocross
ˈɔːtəʊˌkrɒs
backcross
ˈbækˌkrɒs
christcross
ˈkrɪsˌkrɒs
crisscross
ˈkrɪsˌkrɒs
cross
krɒs
crosse
krɒs
incross
ˈɪnkrɒs
intercross
ˌɪntəˈkrɒs
lacrosse
ləˈkrɒs
motocross
ˈməʊtəˌkrɒs
outcross
ˌaʊtˈkrɒs
rallycross
ˈrælɪˌkrɒs
recross
riːˈkrɒs
testcross
ˈtestˌkrɒs
topcross
ˈtɒpˌkrɒs
uncross
ʌnˈkrɒs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WAY OF THE CROSS

Wayland
Wayland Smith

WORDS THAT END LIKE WAY OF THE CROSS

Charing Cross
come across
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Eleanor Cross
George Cross
gross
Iron Cross
John of the Cross
Northern Cross
on the cross
Red Cross
Saint Andrew´s Cross
Saint Anthony´s Cross
Saint George´s Cross
Southern Cross
Stations of the Cross
the Cross
True Cross
Victoria Cross

Synonyms and antonyms of Way of the Cross in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Way of the Cross» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF WAY OF THE CROSS

Find out the translation of Way of the Cross to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Way of the Cross from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Way of the Cross» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

十字架的路
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Camino de la Cruz
570 millions of speakers

English

Way of the Cross
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रॉस का रास्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

درب الصليب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Крестный путь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Caminho da Cruz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রস পথ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Chemin de Croix
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jalan Salib
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kreuzweg
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

十字架の道
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

십자가의 길
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cara Salib
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Đường Thánh Giá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிலுவையின் வே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रॉसचा मार्ग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Haçın Yolu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Via Crucis
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Droga Krzyżowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Хресний шлях
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Calea Crucii
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Δρόμος του Σταυρού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Weg van die Kruis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Korsets väg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Way of the Cross
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Way of the Cross

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WAY OF THE CROSS»

The term «Way of the Cross» is regularly used and occupies the 59.873 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
72
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «Way of the Cross» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of Way of the Cross
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Way of the Cross».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WAY OF THE CROSS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Way of the Cross» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Way of the Cross» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Way of the Cross

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WAY OF THE CROSS»

Discover the use of Way of the Cross in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Way of the Cross and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Mary's Way of the Cross
Each booklet below is tailored to a specific audience and can be used year after year. These economical booklets are appropriate for group and/or individual use.
Richard Furey, 1984
2
Way of the Cross
The first English translation of Pope Benedicts XVI's meditations on the stations of the Cross. >
Benedict XVI, 2006
3
Way of the Cross: The Passion of Christ in the Amer
When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492, there began a new way of the cross, traced for five hundred years in the lives of the poor and oppressed peoples of the Americas.
Virgilio P. Elizondo, 2002
4
Nonviolence: The Way of the Cross
This study guide is a collection of 33 bible lessons that includes the message of peace and nonviolence,with questions for group discussion and sections of activity that make it delightful.
Kk Kuriakose, 2004
5
We Were There: A Way of the Cross
The purpose of this work is to renew a time honored devotion?which for some has become too intellectual and mechanical. We Were There makes the journey come alive through its personal and dramatic style.
Sarah A. O'Malley, Robert D. Eimer, 1996
6
The Way of the Cross
Biblical and liturgical texts make up this booklet, illustrated with woodcuts by Clemens Schmidt. Used at home and in the parish assembly, this publication has been a favorite for decades.
‎1957
7
Journey of Decision: A Way of the Cross
This Way of the Cross combines the traditional with the innovative.
Sarah A. O'Malley, Robert D. Eimer, 1991
8
A Way of the Cross for Mothers
Each station includes a reflection on the agony of Jesus and its relationship to a mother's own personal and spiritual journey. This is an essential companion for Lenten use, a personal retreat or group prayer meetings.
J. Katherine Reilly, 2006
9
The Way of the Cross: Holy Week, the Stations of
These books combine clear text with lavish, colorful pictures to help readers understand the foundations of the Catholic faith.
Inos Biffi, 1997
10
The New Scripture Way of the Cross
Praying the Stations booklets are tailored to a specific audience and can be used year after year. These booklets are appropriate for group and/or individual use.
Bill Huebsch, William Huebsch, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WAY OF THE CROSS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Way of the Cross is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Montrealers take to streets for Way of the Cross
The annual Way of the Cross procession retraces the final hours of Jesus's life, accompanied by prayer, meditation and song. It includes the 14 Stations of the ... «Montreal Gazette, Apr 15»
2
Good Friday procession carries the cross toward Easter
Robert Cephus, of Hueytown, carries a cross while leading Birmingham-area Christians observing Good Friday with the annual 'Way of the Cross' procession in ... «AL.com, Apr 15»
3
Stations of the Cross throughout Louisiana's capitol grounds …
The Stations of the Cross, known by many collectively as the Passion of Christ, or the Way of the Cross, commemorate the 14 scenes the Bible tells from the day ... «NOLA.com, Apr 15»
4
Good Friday 'Way of the Cross' procession
The leaders and lectors from churches participating in the procession pause at one of the stations during the Way of the Cross, an ecumenical procession of ... «theday.com, Apr 15»
5
Thousands turn out for Public Way of the Cross walk in Winnipeg
Thousands turn out for Public Way of the Cross walk in Winnipeg ... Archbishop Richard Gagnon leads the Way of the Cross from St. Edward the Confessor ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Apr 15»
6
Cristo Rey Church Carries On Way Of The Cross Tradition
Members of Cristo Rey Church continued their traditional Way of the Cross Procession ... Going all the way to their community center on High Street. Members of ... «WLNS, Apr 15»
7
Way of the Cross re-created
A large crowd gathers outside St. Peter's-In-Chains Cathedral during the 11th annual Way Of The Cross procession on Good Friday along Hunter St. in ... «Peterborough Examiner, Apr 15»
8
New Orleans church creates 'way of the cross' carpet to reflect on …
New Orleans church creates 'way of the cross' carpet to reflect on Good Friday. Story of Christ's crucifixion illustrated on carpet made of sawdust. Published 7:04 ... «WDSU New Orleans, Apr 15»
9
Good Friday Way of the Cross processions held by two Springfield …
The annual Blessed Sacrament Parish Good Friday Way of the Cross procession ,makes their way out of the church parking lot on Waverly Street in the North ... «MassLive.com, Apr 15»
10
Bridgewater churches re-enact Jesus' Way of the Cross
BRIDGEWATER -- The Way of the Cross, a re-enactment of Christ's final steps, was presented along the streets of Bridgewater on Good Friday. kAm!2CE:4:A2? «Timesonline.com, Apr 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Way of the Cross [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/way-of-the-cross>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z