Filipino Catholics reenact the crucifixion to mark Good Friday

Filipino Catholics reenact the crucifixion to mark Good Friday Catholics in the Philippines marked Good Friday with a dramatic reenactment of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion in a decades-old tradition. San Fernando City, north of the capital Manila, played host to the gruesome spectacle, as crowds from around the world gathered to watch the proceedings. The devotees who take part believe that extreme pain is a way to atone for sins or give thanks to God, and are genuinely nailed to wooden crosses as part of the ritual. Source: RT News