Sanctuary collection

Stations of the Cross

Fourteen stations, photographed individually and arranged by the Roman numerals visible on their frames. Select a photograph to examine the full image.

Station I: Jesus is condemned to death

Station I

Jesus is condemned to death

Jesus stands among figures before a seated figure above.

Original photograph: IMG_8735.jpeg

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Station II: Jesus takes up His cross

Station II

Jesus takes up His cross

Jesus carries a large cross among accompanying figures.

Original photograph: IMG_8736.jpeg

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Station III: Jesus falls the first time

Station III

Jesus falls the first time

Jesus bends low beneath the cross with figures nearby.

Original photograph: IMG_8737.jpeg

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Station IV: Jesus meets His mother

Station IV

Jesus meets His mother

Jesus and a veiled figure face one another beside the cross.

Original photograph: IMG_8738.jpeg

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Station V: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross

Station V

Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross

Two figures bear the cross, with another figure behind.

Original photograph: IMG_8739.jpeg

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Station VI: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

Station VI

Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

A kneeling figure holds a cloth before Jesus.

Original photograph: IMG_8740.jpeg

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Station VII: Jesus falls the second time

Station VII

Jesus falls the second time

Jesus has fallen under the cross as figures stand nearby.

Original photograph: IMG_8741.jpeg

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Station VIII: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

Station VIII

Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

Jesus stands with the cross before women and a child.

Original photograph: IMG_8742.jpeg

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Station IX: Jesus falls the third time

Station IX

Jesus falls the third time

Jesus lies low beneath the cross while other figures lean toward Him.

Original photograph: IMG_8743.jpeg

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Station X: Jesus is stripped of His garments

Station X

Jesus is stripped of His garments

Figures stand on either side of Jesus and handle His clothing.

Original photograph: IMG_8744.jpeg

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Station XI: Jesus is nailed to the cross

Station XI

Jesus is nailed to the cross

Jesus lies on the cross; a figure above raises a hammer.

Original photograph: IMG_8745.jpeg

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Station XII: Jesus dies on the cross

Station XII

Jesus dies on the cross

Jesus hangs on the cross with three figures gathered below.

Original photograph: IMG_8746.jpeg

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Station XIII: Jesus is taken down from the cross

Station XIII

Jesus is taken down from the cross

Jesus lies beneath the cross, which is draped with cloth, among mourning figures.

Original photograph: IMG_8747.jpeg

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Station XIV: Jesus is laid in the tomb

Station XIV

Jesus is laid in the tomb

Several figures support the body of Jesus in a burial scene.

Original photograph: IMG_8748.jpeg

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Documentary record

History and source notes

The entries below are attributed to History Notes, section “Stations Of The Cross.” They preserve what that compilation records without treating it as an authenticated original invoice or contract.

RecordWhat History Notes statesEvidence status
MakerThe stations were designed and made by Kaletta Company of Saint Louis.Attribution in History Notes; original commissioning record still needed.
Cost and gift“Cost $1185 $1200 Gift”Amounts transcribed from the notes. Invoice, date, donor, and payment details have not been verified.
RelocationFour stations formerly on the rear sanctuary wall were moved to side walls.Recorded account. Date and identities of the four stations remain to be established from plans and dated photographs.
Replacement crossesAn entry dated January 12, 2023 records deteriorating plywood crosses replaced with bronze crosses of the same dimensions, with no design change. It names B&H Engraving, Tulsa.Dated project note. The photographs show gold colored crosses; their material cannot be established from photographs alone.
InvoiceAn invoice has been identified by the archive contributor as an additional record to locate.Not yet located and read. No invoice number, date, or amount has been adopted as verified evidence.
Visible features

Each photograph shows relief figures, a gold colored mosaic background, a pale molded frame, a cross at the top, and a Roman numeral below. Stone type, casting material, mosaic composition, original finish, and installation date require documentary confirmation.

Original uploads IMG_8735.jpeg through IMG_8748.jpeg are retained unchanged. All fourteen files have distinct SHA-256 checksums. Scene titles identify the traditional stations; they do not establish maker or date. Source review: September 22, 2026.

Original form and later revisions

This object’s current evidence remains connected to earlier conditions, design alternatives, and documented changes. Review the object history and revision register for the recorded sequence and outstanding evidence.