Stations of the Cross
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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 tradition as chapel devotion began with St. Francis of Assisi and extended throughout the Roman Catholic Church in the medieval period. It is less often observed in the Anglican and Lutheran churches. It may be done at any time, but is most commonly done during the Season of Lent, especially on Good Friday and on Friday evenings during Lent.

Spiritual Significance

The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, through meditating upon the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death. It has become one of the most popular devotions for Roman Catholics, as well as featuring in the worship and devotion of other Christian denominations.

Maria Radna Franciscan Church in Radna - Arad - Romania

St. Mary Roman Catholic monastery, is located in Radna and was built by Franciscan monks arrived from Bosnia.

Monastery church was made between 1756-1782, then was painted in 1902 by Jozsef Krichler and in 1911 its towers were raised. Icon altar of St. Mary is made of Carrara marble in the Renaissance style.

Unfortunately now it is struggling with consolidation works and lack of money for the repairs of the towers and the roofs