Catholic devotees in the Philippines re-enacted the crucifixion on Good Friday, with some being nailed to crosses and others whipping their backs in a display of religious devotion. Thousands of spectators gathered to witness the culminating events of Holy Week, including the crucifixion of individuals like Tinapa vendor Orlando Valentin, who was nailed to the cross for the 35th time. The tradition, although rejected by the Catholic church, continues to draw devotees in the Philippines.
"All I was thinking about was how Jesus felt..." Ruben Enaje was crucified for the 35th time in a gory Good Friday tradition that draws thousands of devotees in the Philippines, despite being rejected by the Catholic church. https://t.co/jjftE01Adz
Man nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday in brutal tradition https://t.co/Qe1ZdaMGFE
WATCH: At least 15,000 spectators flock to Brgy. Lourdes Northwest, Angeles City in Pampanga on Good Friday, March 29, as the culminating highlight of its Holy Week activities were held. Tinapa vendor Orlando Valentin was nailed to the cross at 3pm. https://t.co/MT66ZX9aul https://t.co/Iom6zWAXF8
Dozens of Catholic devotees whipped their backs as they walked barefoot through the streets of the Philippine capital Manila on March 28, 2024, in a show of religious devotion. https://t.co/d0xWwqyvG5
Philippines' Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion https://t.co/oLGwdNbmLA https://t.co/fbEEVblYIb