Updated: April 19, 2019 at 11:46 AM
Christians observe Good Friday in Jerusalem (11 images)
Christians walk the path where they believe Jesus Christ carried his cross on Good Friday in the Old City of Jerusalem on April 19, 2019. Holy Week leads up to Easter Sunday.
Palestinian Christians carry a cross on the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross, on Good Friday. The Via Dolorosa follows the traditional route that Christians believe Jesus Christ carried the cross to his crucifixion. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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The Stations of the Cross depict the path taken by Christ on the Via Dolorosa that illustrate his condemnation, his falls and his crucifixion. Prayers are associated with each of the 14 stations. Plaques depicting each of the stations can be found in many Western churches. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Christ was forced to carry his cross through the city to the hill where he would die, before resurrecting on Easter. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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