ABANDONED. Set in WW2, and features a priest who wishes to hold a service. The only way the Germans will permit the service is if he carries a cross up a hill each day, like Jesus did

[Karen]

Trying to help someone else find a book. He remembers [I'm trying to find the title of a book I read.
All I can remember about the story is it set in WW2, and features a priest who wishes to hold a service. The only way the Germans will permit the service is if he carries a cross up a hill each day, like Jesus did. I keep coming back to "The Keep" by F.Paul Wilson, or something by Harry Patterson, or Jack Higgins.]

Thanks for your help!

[Ayshe]

Doesn't he remember where it is set or year range of reading/publishing?
Few suggestions (no idea whether they include the (sub)plot you describe):
The Kappillan of Malta
Warrior Priest
The Bell of Theresia: A Deal with God

[Karen]

That was all he had but thins for the info!

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Karen, are you or your friend still looking for this book, or did you find it?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

No response in 2 years. Moving to Abandoned.