Stations of the Cross

for 1 hour
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom
The Stations of the Cross have formed part of Christian devotion at Passiontide for many centuries because they enable us to engage actively with the path of suffering walked by Jesus. They originated when early Christians visited Jerusalem and wanted to follow literally in the footsteps of Jesus, tracing the path from Pilate’s house to Calvary and the Cross. They would pause for prayer and devotion at various points. Eventually, those pilgrims brought the practice back to their home countries and ever since then Christians of differing traditions have used this form of devotion.
All are welcome to attend this moving service.

St James the Great

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St James Vicarage
21 Stoney Lane
Chapelthorpe
Wakefield
WF4 3JN

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Stations of the Cross

for 1 hour
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

The Stations of the Cross have formed part of Christian devotion at Passiontide for many centuries because they enable us to engage actively with the path of suffering walked by Jesus. They originated when early Christians visited Jerusalem and wanted to follow literally in the footsteps of Jesus, tracing the path from Pilate’s house to Calvary and the Cross. They would pause for prayer and devotion at various points. Eventually, those pilgrims brought the practice back to their home countries and ever since then Christians of differing traditions have used this form of devotion.
All are welcome to attend this moving service.