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The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Groom is a town in Carson County, Texas, United States. There is a 19-story cross located next to Interstate 40 just northwest of the town limits. This 190-foot-tall (58 m) free-standing cross can be seen from 20 miles (32 km) away.

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The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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  1. The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

  2. One of the World’s largest Christian Cross's stands proudly, surrounded by stunning larger than life sculptures featuring Jesus Christ. The Cross Ministries, sculptures are located near Groom, in Texas. Arranged in a circle around the base of the giant Christian Cross, are over life-size bronze sculptures of Jesus of Nazareth & the Stations of the Cross. Outside that inner circle, there is another circle of sculptures that features other landmark Christian scenes, and characters: Saint Michael the Archangel, The Crucifixion, The Empty Tomb, Last Supper, and of Course Jesus of Nazareth. This cross is the result of the efforts of Steve Thomas and family of Pampa, Texas. It took 250 welders eight months to complete, and weighs 1,250 tons. It stands alone, unsupported by guy wires, and can withstand winds of 140 miles per hour It is constructed of a welded steel framework covered with steel sheeting

  3. Last Supper

  4. The Groom Cross is fast becoming a roadside pilgrimage site with the number of travelers visiting the site increasing exponentially. The Stations of the Cross and the statues of the second cercle were just completed and feature life-sized sculptures of the events leading to Christ's crucifixion. The artist is Mickey Wells

  5. It has been estimated that 10 million people pass annually by Interstate 40 (what used to be the historic Route 66) and several hundred people stop by each day. Many of those are repeat visitors

  6. First Station Jesus is condemned to death

  7. First Station Jesus is condemned to death

  8. Second Station Jesus Carries His Cross

  9. Second Station Jesus Carries His Cross

  10. Second Station Jesus Carries His Cross

  11. Third Station Jesus falls the first time

  12. Third Station Jesus falls the first time

  13. Third Station Jesus falls the first time

  14. Fourth Station Jesus Meets His Mother

  15. Fourth Station Jesus Meets His Mother

  16. Fifth Station Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus Carry His Cross

  17. Fifth Station Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus Carry His Cross

  18. Fifth Station Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus Carry His Cross

  19. Sixth Station Veronica wipes the faces of Jesus

  20. Sixth Station Veronica wipes the faces of Jesus

  21. Seventh Station Jesus falls the second time

  22. Seventh Station Jesus falls the second time

  23. Eighth Station Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem

  24. Eighth Station Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem

  25. Eighth Station Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem

  26. Eighth Station Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem

  27. Ninth Station Jesus falls the third time

  28. Ninth Station Jesus falls the third time

  29. Tenth Station Jesus is stripped of His garments

  30. Tenth Station Jesus is stripped of His garments

  31. Eleventh Station Jesus is nailed to the cross

  32. Eleventh Station Jesus is nailed to the cross

  33. Twelfth Station Jesus dies on the cross

  34. Twelfth Station Jesus dies on the cross

  35. Twelfth Station Jesus dies on the cross

  36. Thirteenth Station Jesus is taken down from the cross

  37. Thirteenth Station Jesus is taken down from the cross

  38. Fourteenth Station Jesus is laid in the tomb

  39. Fourteenth Station An angel atop the empty tomb

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