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Via Dolorosa street sign. Jerusalem. Israel
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Via Dolorosa street sign. Jerusalem. Israel
Israel. Jerusalem. Via Dolorosa. Street of Old City, which traditionally Jesus walked carrying the cross, way to his crucifixion. Street sign
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Via Dolorosa
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- The Ancient and Sacred Street Sign of Jerusalem's Old City The Via Dolorosa, or the Way of Sorrows, is a significant and revered street in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. This ancient road is traditionally believed to be the route that Jesus walked, carrying his cross, on his way to his crucifixion. The street is marked with 14 Stations of the Cross, commemorating key events during Jesus' final hours before his death. This evocative image captures the detail and intricacy of the Via Dolorosa street sign, located at the entrance of this historic and holy site. The rectangular plaque is adorned with a relief of a cross, flanked by the Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions of the street's name. The Arabic script reads "الشارع الأسبق," meaning "The Old Way," while the Hebrew script reads "במשהורה העתיקה," translating to "The Ancient Way." The sign's antiquity is evident in the worn, aged appearance of the stone, etched with the passage of time. The language and script choices reflect the rich history and diversity of the region, with the Arabic script commonly used in the Middle East and the Hebrew script being the ancient language of the Jewish people. The Via Dolorosa holds immense religious and cultural significance for Christians, as it is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible and is a popular destination for pilgrims from around the world. The street is lined with chapels, commemorative sites, and stations of the cross, each marking a significant moment in the story of Jesus' final journey. One of the most famous stations along the Via Dolorosa is the Station of the Cross at the site of Simon of Cyrene, where tradition holds that Simon helped Jesus carry his cross. The image of the street sign serves as a poignant reminder of the painful and symbolic journey that Jesus took, and the enduring faith and devotion that continues to draw people to this sacred place.
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