Sunday, April 5, 2015

A Bunch Of Filipinos Celebrated Easter By Volunteering To Get Crucified

Warning: This post contains graphic imagery.


In many parts of the world, it's traditional for Christians at Easter to reenact the Stations of the Cross, but in the Philippines they take it pretty seriously.


In many parts of the world, it's traditional for Christians at Easter to reenact the Stations of the Cross, but in the Philippines they take it pretty seriously.


Erik De Castro / Reuters


In the northern city of Angeles, the devout are routinely whipped during the lenten season.


In the northern city of Angeles, the devout are routinely whipped during the lenten season.


Lorgina Minguito / Reuters


Flagellation is seen as a common form of religious discipline for these devout Catholics.


Flagellation is seen as a common form of religious discipline for these devout Catholics.


Lorgina Minguito / Reuters


Penitents also showed their devotion in Manila.


Penitents also showed their devotion in Manila.


Erik De Castro / Reuters




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