The Via Dolorosa

According to one tradition, this path is the way Jesus took room Pilate's Court through Jerusale and up to Golgatha. These are sample photos from along the route.

The Orthodox Church built on the site of Pilate's Court. Station III, where Jesus fell the first time. Station IV, where Jesus meets his mother. John 19: 25-27 The congested streets along the Way. Israeli Security was very visible, making one feel very safe. The way is marked in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. Station V, where Simon Cyrene helped Jesus carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 The streets are narrow, and have many steps. Station Seven, where Jesus fell the second time. Many of these stations have small altars in them for pilgrims to pray.