cru·ci·fix·ion 
(kr′sə-fĭkshən)
(kr′sə-fĭkshən)n.
1.
a. The act of crucifying; execution on a cross.
b. Crucifixion The crucifying of Jesus on Calvary. Used with the.
c. A representation of Jesus on the cross.
2. An extremely difficult, painful trial; torturous suffering.