Kreuzweg

Stations of the Cross; Via Crucis

noun KROYTS-vek Rare

Also means

crossroads

Usage Note

Kreuzweg (in a religious sense) refers to the devotional practice of meditating on fourteen stations depicting Christ's path to crucifixion. Found in Catholic churches: den Kreuzweg beten, die Kreuzwegstationen.

Examples

"In der Fastenzeit wird in vielen Kirchen der Kreuzweg gebetet."

Natural Translation

During Lent, the Stations of the Cross are prayed in many churches.

Literal Translation

In the Lent season is in many churches the Way of the Cross prayed.

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