CUTUD, Philippines: Catholic devotees were nailed to crosses in sweltering heat north of the Philippines capital Manila on Good Friday in a re-enactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Filipino Catholic Ruben Enaje is nailed to the cross during his reenaction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines, on Mar 29, 2024. CUTUD, Philippines: Catholic devotees were nailed to crosses in sweltering heat north of the Philippines capital Manila on Good Friday in a re-enactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Actors dressed as Roman soldiers whipped devotees carrying crosses and hammered three-inch nails through the hands and feet of three people led by Ruben Enaje, 63, who was crucified for the 35th time.
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