... > Bible > New Testament > Passion of Christ > from Pilate's palace to Golgotha: the procession to Calvary (Matthew 27:31-33; Mark 15:20-22; Luke 23:26-33; John 19:17) > carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian) > Christ meets Mary, who sometimes swoons ('Lo Spasimo') ~ Christ carrying the cross