March 10, 2011. The
Stations of the Cross, or as it's known by it's Latin name “Via
Crucis,” is made up of the 14
scenes
or
stations that represent the
moments of the Passion of Christ.
However,
this one is significant from many others.
Giuseppe
Allamprese
Sculptor“It
has a traditional style that is
also in tune with today.
There are 14 stations and more than 50 statues each
measuring six feet tall.
This
Via Crucis
can
boast as being the Via Crucis
with the greatest figures in the world. There is another similar
one
in Lourdes, but their figures are a
little
smaller.”This
Via Crucis is a joint project of the municipalities from
Coquimbo, Chile
and the Eternal City, that began 7 years ago.
Between
now and late April they
will be on Rome's
Via della Conciliazione, the main street leading to the Vatican,
where
thousands of tourists pass
by
every day. After
Rome, the statues will
lead pilgrims to Chile's
Shrine
of
the Third
Millennium.
Oscar
Tapia Pereira
Mayor Coquimbo, Chile“In
2012 it
will
be taken to Coquimbo to be placed
on the slopes
of
the
San Miguel hill.
There
the Stations
of the Cross will
remain.”
Gianni
Alemmanno
Mayor of Rome, Italy"
This
Via Crucis
will help all pilgrims and citizens of Rome to better understand
the mysteries of faith, Easter and the Resurrection.”
The
52
statues that adorn
the Vatican during Holy Week help
to visually remind us of what happened during those days.
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