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A crowd of an estimated 20,000 people convened in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines on Friday to observe the tradition of live crucifixions to mark the occasion of Good Friday, when Christians around the world observe the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in anticipation of his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
The Philippines has a storied tradition of believers participating in acts of self-flagellation as a form of penance on Good Friday. In addition to the crucifixions, many people, most of them young men, also partake in street processions in which they use bamboo sticks and other items to beat their backs as they march, leaving a trail of blood behind them.
The crucifixions, unique around the world, tend to attract the most headlines, however – and concerned discouragement from the Catholic Church, the dominant religious entity in the Philippines. The small group of faithful who participate in the crucifixions, however, insist that they are a necessary part of their faith, the fulfillment of personal promises to Jesus or an expression of gratitude for miracles in their life.
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The Philippines has a storied tradition of believers participating in acts of self-flagellation as a form of penance on Good Friday. In addition to the crucifixions, many people, most of them young men, also partake in street processions in which they use bamboo sticks and other items to beat their backs as they march, leaving a trail of blood behind them.
The crucifixions, unique around the world, tend to attract the most headlines, however – and concerned discouragement from the Catholic Church, the dominant religious entity in the Philippines. The small group of faithful who participate in the crucifixions, however, insist that they are a necessary part of their faith, the fulfillment of personal promises to Jesus or an expression of gratitude for miracles in their life.
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20,000 Christians Watch Live Crucifixions to Mark Good Friday in Philippines
A crowd of 20,000 people convened in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines on Friday to observe the tradition of live crucifixions.
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