What is 13 station of the cross?

The 13th Station of the Cross is also known as Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross and is the last station before Jesus is laid in the tomb. This station represents the sorrow and mourning of Jesus' followers as they take his body down from the cross, gently lowering him from the execution device.

This station is often represented in art by a group of people surrounding Jesus on the cross, with ladders propped up against it for the purpose of removing his body. The focus is on the love and tenderness of these followers as they fulfill this final act of devotion to their beloved master.

In Catholic teachings, Jesus is said to have entrusted his grieving mother, Mary, and beloved disciple, John, to one another at this station. This passage emphasizes the importance of community and mutual support in times of great loss and mourning.

In contemporary times, the 13th Station of the Cross is often a time for Christians to reflect on their own experiences of grief and loss, and to seek comfort and strength in the presence of others.