A life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised ground.
A strenuous experience.
A type of monumental public Christian cross, sometimes encased in an open shrine.
A series of representations of Christ’s Passion in a church.
The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.