The Stations of the Cross is a prayerful re-enactment of the last days of Jesus' life, and will take place in Sydney on Friday 18 July. This is one of the highlights of WYD08, a live theatrical and devotional event which will be held in the afternoon. The city will be transformed into an outdoor cathedral for the vast re-enactment.

This event will be held across a number of venues: St Mary's Cathedral, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Domain between 3.00-6.00pm. Sydneysiders who haven't registered are encouraged to go to Darling Harbour where one of the Stations will take place or watch the whole production on screens at Circular Quay, Royal Botanic Gardens and Crescent Precinct in The Domain. Go to our event planner to find our more.

Station 1: The Last Supper with a special appearance by the Holy Father
St Mary's Cathedral
Performance by St Mary's Cathedral choir

Station 2: The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane where Christ prepares for his death
The Domain

Station 3: Jesus before the Sanhedrin
The Art Gallery of NSW

Station 4: Jesus before Pontius Pilate
Sydney Opera House

Station 5: Jesus is whipped and crowned
Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Station 6:Jesus carries his Cross
Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Station 7: Jesus is helped by Simon of Cyreneonboard a floating pontoon
Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour

Station 8: Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem
Barangaroo, Centre Stage

Station 9: Jesus is stripped and nailed
Barangaroo North Stage

Station 10:Jesus and the Good Thief
Barangaroo North Stage

Station 11: Jesus speaks to Mary and John
Barangaroo North Stage

Station 12:Jesus dies on the cross
Barangaroo North Stage

Station 13:The body of Jesus is brought down from the Cross
Barangaroo North Stage

History:

The history of the Stations of the Cross dates to the early days of the Church when pilgrims visited the holy sites in Jerusalem to walk the path Christ followed to Calvary.The pilgrims then brought the devotion back to their home countries and constructed replicas of the sacred sites.

Click here to see a map of the Sydney CBD , Barangaroo , the Domain , Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour .

Stations of the Cross - Liturgy Guide

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