Fifth Station Simon helps Jesus to carry his cross (B)

St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, Co Donegald, Ireland.   Number of Lights 2 ,  Window: 10 Date 1929

John is depicted in red robes, holding the fifth station (Duffy: 2002). John remained with Mary throughout the crucifixion. The inner station depicts Simon helping Jesus to carry his cross.

References

Photos by © Michael Cullen (for prints/sales www.irishimages.org) - Text © by Lucy Costigan
Duffy, J., Bishop of Clogher, The Way of the Cross, St. Patrick’s Basilica, Lough Derg, 2002