Gifts Catholic
Italian Stations of the Cross Plaques, 8 in Cherry Finish
Fifteen Italian-made wood plaques, 14 Stations plus a Resurrection plaque, each 8 in tall including the cross, with seven-color lithographs in cherry finish.
Statuary, Stations & Nativities
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross are 14 images of the Passion placed along the walls of a church, chapel or outdoor path. They are walked and prayed in sequence, especially during Lent. Sets vary in size from 3.75 in icon plaques to 10 in framed plaques. Materials include Italian wood with lithographs, hand-carved oak, solid brass, fabric-faced birch frames and weather-resistant aluminum. Some Italian sets add a fifteenth Resurrection plaque.
Measure the wall first and count 14 clear points along it. A nave with long walls can take the 10 in CatholicStore plaques or the 8 in Italian cherry set. A small chapel, hospital corridor or classroom is served by the 3.75 in icon plaques or the 4.75 in brass set. For a prayer garden or cemetery walk, only the Catholic to the Max aluminum plates are made for outdoor use. The oak set can be engraved for a memorial.
6 stations of the cross
Each set below is listed with the number of plaques, size, material and whether it is made for indoor or outdoor walls.
Gifts Catholic
Italian Stations of the Cross Icon Plaques, 3.75 in
Fifteen small Italian plaques in icon style, 3.75 in square each, cherry and gold finish, with the Resurrection plaque added to the 14 Stations.
Kozakworkshop
Kozakworkshop Hand-Carved Oak Stations of the Cross
A set of 14 relief plaques carved from solid European oak, about 8 by 7 in each, with optional engraving on the back.
Christian Brands
Christian Brands Solid Brass Stations of the Cross, 4.75 in
Fourteen solid brass plaques, 4.75 in square, each with relief artwork and a Roman numeral, with a notch on the back for wall mounting.
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CatholicStore Stations of the Cross Wood Plaques, 10 in
Fourteen 10 in arch-top plaques, 7.125 in wide, with dye-sublimated images on satin fabric in birch frames topped with a cross, notched for hanging.
Catholic to the Max
Catholic to the Max Outdoor Aluminum Stations, 4 by 6 in
Fourteen weather-resistant aluminum plates, 4 by 6 in, made in the USA and named for Anne Catherine Emmerich, for outdoor Stations.
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The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
| Product | Size | Unit Count | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Stations of the Cross Plaques, 8 in Cherry Finish Gifts Catholic | 5 x 8 inches | 14 | cherry burgundy red | Check availability |
| Italian Stations of the Cross Icon Plaques, 3.75 in Gifts Catholic | — | 14 | cherry burgundy w gold accents | Check availability |
| Kozakworkshop Hand-Carved Oak Stations of the Cross Kozakworkshop | 8"L x 7"W | 1 | Optinal | Check availability |
| Christian Brands Solid Brass Stations of the Cross, 4.75 in Christian Brands | 4.8"L x 4.8"W | 1 | Solid Brass | Check availability |
| CatholicStore Stations of the Cross Wood Plaques, 10 in generic | 7-1/8" W x 10" H | 14 | Multicolor | Check availability |
| Catholic to the Max Outdoor Aluminum Stations, 4 by 6 in Catholic to the Max | 4"x 6" | 14 | — | Check availability |
Questions before you order
How are Stations of the Cross spaced in a church?
Divide the 14 stations between the two side walls, usually seven each. Start at the sanctuary end of one wall, move down it and come back up the other. Space them evenly between windows or pillars and hang them at a consistent height, around eye level.
What size plaques suit a small chapel or classroom?
Plaques of 3.75 to 5 in are made for small rooms, convent corridors, hospital chapels and classrooms. There the walk is short and viewers stand close. Church naves generally use 8 to 10 in plaques or larger so each image reads from the aisle.
Can any of these sets be used outdoors?
Only the Catholic to the Max aluminum plates are made for weather. Wood, brass and fabric-faced plaques belong indoors. Outdoor plates are mounted on posts, walls or stone markers along a garden path, with the fourteen stations spaced for walking.
How are the plaques mounted and cleaned?
Most plaques have a notch, hook or bracket on the back and hang from a single screw. The brass set uses an integrated notch. Dust wood and fabric plaques with a soft brush. Brass can be wiped with a dry cloth; aluminum plates can be rinsed with water.