path of suffering
- crucifixionExecution by cross
- martyrdomSuffering for conviction
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- ordealDifficult, painful experience
- calvarySculptured Passion representation
thorns · agony · penance · tribulation · endurance · burden · cross to bear · wounds · sacrifice · sorrow · tears · trial · affliction · passion · grief · torment · hardship · redemption
difficulty of journey
path of sufferingpath of least resistance
Course requiring least effort
clear sailing · walk in the park · easy street · gravy train · royal road