🏛 Stations
This is the first stop of the Procession of the Cross.
before the Main Sanctuary?
She endured the cross of submission and obedience and is the mother of Christ.
St. Mary
The Gospel at the first station comes from this Gospel.
John 1:43–51?
The Cross is the key to opening this.
the gate of heaven?
How many times each year does the Coptic Church celebrate the Procession of the Cross?
3
How many stations are in the Procession of the Cross?
12 stations
This archangel announced the Incarnation.
Archangel Gabriel
This Gospel passage is read before St. Mary's icon.
Luke 1:38–56 (The Visitation)?
The apostles carried the Cross by doing this.
preaching the Gospel?
Besides the two Feasts of the Cross, the procession is also celebrated on this feast.
Palm Sunday?
The stations are divided into these three main groups.
The Story of Salvation & Servants of Salvation, Icons of Salvation, and The Church (Sanctuary of the Church)?
This archangel proclaimed Christ's Resurrection.
Archangel Michael?
This Gospel passage is read before the Apostles' icon.
Matthew 10:1–8?
what does the story of John the Baptist teach us
to prepare our self for Christ
Who carries the decorated Holy Cross during the procession?
the deacon?
This station reminds us that the Cross is the narrow gate into the Kingdom.
the Northern Door
This evangelist carried the cross of ministry to preach the Gospel.
St. Mark
This Gospel teaches us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ.
Matthew 16:24–28?
what do we learn from the station of the martyrs
we learn to continue to be with Christ regardless if we are hated or persecuted.
During the Procession of the Cross, what three things are read or chanted at every station?
the Psalm, the Gospel, and the Gospel Response (with the additional verse for the Cross)?
At this station we remember dying and rising with Christ.
the Baptismal Font
This station can be of any saint but we typically use the icon of ...
St. Anthony
This Gospel is read at the final station before St. John the Baptist.
Luke 7:28–35?
The overall purpose of the 12 Stations is to teach believers this.
the meaning of the Cross, salvation, and how the saints and martyrs carried it faithfully?
Which group of stations focuses on martyrs and saints?
Group 2: Icons of Salvation?