These statements are gathered from the four Gospels and are often used in Christian meditation, especially during Lent and Good Friday.
The phrase "Seven Crosses" most commonly refers to the (also known as the Seven Sayings), which are the statements attributed to Jesus during his crucifixion. It may also refer to a famous historical novel about Nazi Germany or a woodworking project . 1. The Seven Last Words of Jesus Seven Crosses
: It was one of the first major works to alert the international public to the horrors of the concentration camps. The Seven Last Words of Jesus - Sisters of Mercy These statements are gathered from the four Gospels
: "Woman, behold your son... Behold your mother" (John 19:26–27). Behold your mother" (John 19:26–27)
: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34). Distress : "I thirst" (John 19:28). Triumph : "It is finished" (John 19:30).
: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34).
: "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit" (Luke 23:46). 2. The Seventh Cross (Literature) This is a famous 1942 novel by Anna Seghers .