1. via dolorosa - Noun
2. Via dolorosa - Proper noun
The route believed to have been taken through Jerusalem by Christ on his way to Calvary.
(figuratively) The Way of the Cross.
via dolorosa (plural via dolorosa)
Painful road; difficult route
The one thing that Via Dolorosa has is no opinions. To me, curiosity is 50 times as valuable as opinion. David Hare (dramatist)
Via Dolorosa is the only thing I have ever acted in my life, professionally, and Ill never act again. David Hare (dramatist)
A man playing the role of Jesus carries a cross during a procession along the Via Dolorosa on Good Friday during Holy Week, in Jerusalem's Old City April 18, 2014. Source: Internet
Later, at the vigil, Robertson compared the route taken by the alleged driver of the van to the Via Dolorosa, or way of sorrow, taken by Christ in Jerusalem on his way to the crucifixion. Source: Internet
Stained Glass window depicting Jesus meeting Mary and Veronica on the Via Dolorosa in the Church of Alsemberg, Belgium. Source: Internet
We walked the Via Dolorosa early in the morning to the Chapel of the Flagellation at the fourth station where we offered Mass for all victims of violence. Source: Internet