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Via Dolorosa
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Vi·a Do·lo·ro·sa  (v dl-rs, v)
n.
1. A difficult course or experience.
2. Jesus's route from Pilate's judgment hall to Calvary.

[New Latin via dolrsa : Latin via, road + Late Latin dolrsa, feminine of dolrsus, sorrowful.]

Via Dolorosa [ˈviːə ˌdɒləˈrəʊsə]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the route followed by Christ from the place of his condemnation to Calvary for his crucifixion
2. an arduous or distressing course or experience
[Latin, literally: sorrowful road]


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