Devotees in northern Philippine villages had themselves nailed to wooded crosses to re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as thousands of local and foreign spectators watched the bloody annual rites to mark Good Friday in Asias largest Roman Catholic nation. Three men were lashed to crosses in the village of Cutud before having two-inch nails hammered through their hands and feet. After the crucifixion, they are taken off the crosses to receive medical attention. Church leaders and health officials have spoken against the practice, which mixes Roman Catholic devotion with folk belief, but the annual rites continue to draw participants and huge crowds, particularly in northern Pampanga province.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:57:34 +0000
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