The cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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One of the Worlds largest Christian Cross's
stands proudly, surrounded by stunning larger
than life sculptures featuring Jesus Christ. The
Cross Ministries, sculptures are located near
Groom, in Texas. Arranged in a circle around the
base of the giant Christian Cross, are over
life-size bronze sculptures of Jesus of Nazareth
the Stations of the Cross. Outside that inner
circle, there is another circle of sculptures
that features other landmark Christian scenes,
and characters Saint Michael the Archangel, The
Crucifixion, The Empty Tomb, Last Supper, and of
Course Jesus of Nazareth. This cross is the
result of the efforts of Steve Thomas and family
of Pampa, Texas. It took 250 welders eight months
to complete, and weighs 1,250 tons. It stands
alone, unsupported by guy wires, and can
withstand winds of 140 miles per hour It is
constructed of a welded steel framework covered
with steel sheeting
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Last Supper
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The Groom Cross is fast becoming a roadside
pilgrimage site with the number of travelers
visiting the site increasing exponentially. The
Stations of the Cross and the statues of the
second cercle were just completed and feature
life-sized sculptures of the events leading to
Christ's crucifixion. The artist is Mickey Wells
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It has been estimated that 10 million people pass
annually by Interstate 40 (what used to be the
historic Route 66) and several hundred people
stop by each day. Many of those are repeat
visitors
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First Station Jesus is condemned to death
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First Station Jesus is condemned to death
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Second Station Jesus Carries His Cross
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Second Station Jesus Carries His Cross
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Second Station Jesus Carries His Cross
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Third Station Jesus falls the first time
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Third Station Jesus falls the first time
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Third Station Jesus falls the first time
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Fourth Station Jesus Meets His Mother
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Fourth Station Jesus Meets His Mother
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Fifth Station Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus Carry
His Cross
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Fifth Station Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus Carry
His Cross
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Fifth Station Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus Carry
His Cross
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Sixth Station Veronica wipes the faces of Jesus
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Sixth Station Veronica wipes the faces of Jesus
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Seventh Station Jesus falls the second time
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Seventh Station Jesus falls the second time
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Eighth Station Jesus comforts the women of
Jerusalem
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Eighth Station Jesus comforts the women of
Jerusalem
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Eighth Station Jesus comforts the women of
Jerusalem
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Eighth Station Jesus comforts the women of
Jerusalem
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Ninth Station Jesus falls the third time
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Ninth Station Jesus falls the third time
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Tenth Station Jesus is stripped of His garments
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Tenth Station Jesus is stripped of His garments
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Eleventh Station Jesus is nailed to the cross
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Eleventh Station Jesus is nailed to the cross
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Twelfth Station Jesus dies on the cross
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Twelfth Station Jesus dies on the cross
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Twelfth Station Jesus dies on the cross
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Thirteenth Station Jesus is taken down from the
cross
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Thirteenth Station Jesus is taken down from the
cross
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Fourteenth Station Jesus is laid in the tomb
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Fourteenth Station An angel atop the empty tomb
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An angel atop the empty tomb
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An angel in the empty tomb
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The divine mercy fountain
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The divine mercy fountain
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The divine mercy fountain
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Sanda Foisoreanu
2016
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