(Picture by Edwin Snowdon)
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,
because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
Fifth Station: Jesus is Judged by Pontius Pilate
The chief priests with the elders and the scribes, that is, the whole Sanhedrin, held a council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate questioned him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" He said to him in reply, "You say so." The chief priests accused him of many things. Again Pilate questioned him, "Have you no answer? See how many things they accuse you of." Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.... Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas and handed Jesus over to be crucified. (Mark 15: 1-5, 15)
Holy God, holy and strong, holy and immortal,
have mercy upon us.
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