As we were driving home from Watkins Glen, we travelled through Olean, NY, home of St. Bonaventure University. I've driven through before but didn't have time to stop to take pictures at the enormous cemetery there. Luckily, Dave was game, so we took a break so I could take some photos.
St. Bonaventure Cemetery is home to a stunning collection of the Stations of the Cross.
The Stations of the Cross tell the story of the Passion of Christ in 14 steps. It's a common Lenten practice for Catholics to follow the Stations as a reflection of Christ's sacrifice. I'm a lapsed Catholic myself, so my interest in these was purely from an artistic standpoint. They are incredible.
The Stations of the Cross tell the story of the Passion of Christ in 14 steps. It's a common Lenten practice for Catholics to follow the Stations as a reflection of Christ's sacrifice. I'm a lapsed Catholic myself, so my interest in these was purely from an artistic standpoint. They are incredible.
The Stations at St. Bonaventure were constructed in 1926, and they are showing their age beautifully. I processed all of these in my beloved Lomo (A2D, link in sidebar).
Station I: Jesus is Condemned to Death
Station II: Jesus Receives the Cross
Station III: The First Fall
Station IV: Jesus Meets His Mother
Station V: Simon of Cyrene Carries the Cross 
Station VI: Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face with Her Veil
Station VII: The Second Fall 
Station VIII: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Station VIII: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Station IX: The Third Fall 
Station X: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
Station X: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
Station XI: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross 
Station XII: Jesus Dies on the Cross
Station XII: Jesus Dies on the Cross
(Note: The Twelfth Station is built into a beautiful grotto with a statue of The Crucifixion on top. More on this tomorrow.)
Station XIII: Jesus' Body is Removed from the Cross
Station XIV: Jesus' Body is Laid in the Tomb
11 comments:
The artistry in these is amazing!!! How long have they been there?
Super cool. Brianna goes to St. Bonaventure. We'll have to check this out next time we go to visit her.
Wow, these tell such an incredible story. I love the coloring in these.
What a neat share.
I'm also wondering how long they've been there? These are fantastic! I'd love to see these in person! TFS!
Wow - that is one beautiful cemetery! TFS!
I can imagine the Good Friday Stations ceremony that these outdoor monuments provide. Absolutely gorgeous.
That is a beautiful place! My 11yo DD is an alter server. I will show her these later, she'll love them!
I love the way you processed these, and how nice of you to share the entire series with us! That's a lot of uploading:)
Thank you for sharing - the artistry of these is beautiful.
This is stunning! Love your photos Amy!
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