The small town of San Pedro Cat de in the Philippines has continued its annual tradition of staging actual crucifixion to honor the most prolific participants, Carpenter Reuben Enagerage, celebrating its 36th bloody ritual.
Enaje, 64, told reporters that he expected this to be his last year. He was one of the ten men crucified this year, the highest number in recent memory.
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Good Friday is a Christian holiday where we observe the day Jesus Christ was crucified and killed. It is part of Holy Week, the set of the most sacred series of rituals in the Christian calendar, which begins the countdown to Easter.
More than 100 people reportedly participated in those crucified this year, and they were performing another ritual. Penis TenshaOr repentance, Christians walk with those carrying their crosses, receiving self-fulger and other blows that are being hit by their fellow participants.
This practice will allow loyal people to participate Penis Tenshamost people have almost completely blood-covered backs, intended as a form of pardoning for sin and an attempt to approach Jesus Christ.
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The Philippines is one of the most Catholic countries in the world. pride Nearly 80% Catholic population. In addition to Catholics, another 6.5% of Filipinos identify as being another sect of Christianity.
According to Filipinos InquirerSan Pedro Cut Do tradition, Pampanga, It’s begun In 1962, participants were initially tied to a cross. Enaje, considered the keeper of tradition, reportedly did not recall the time the rope was replaced by actual claws. The man who officially plays Jesus in the play of passion recreated Good Friday began submitting to the annual crucifixion in 1986 after falling from the building while working as a carpenter.
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“I spoke while I was falling.”Diosco! (“My God!”), and the next thing I know was on the ground, but completely conscious! “Enage” I said Interview from 2020. “It was a miracle that I survived autumn without breaking my bones. In fact, when I was on the ground I didn’t think I would get up and break my leg, but after a while I knew I was fine.
Enaje told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that he expects to be his last this year.
“I really can’t do that. They had to aim for me to be portable fans early on just to breathe normally,” he said. I explained it. The outlet said in part of the procession that Enagerée “falled over the embankment” after being pushed by participants who portrayed Roman soldiers. Enaje has hinted at resignation over the past year, but is back.
“I will try to attend the ritual next year, but if not, I know someone will take my place and continue the tradition,” says DPA International Quote As I stated, Energe.
File/Original Caption/Ruben Energe lifts the nail used to nail him to the cross of San Pedro Catted in the Philippines on March 18, 2016. (Girlie Linao/Picture Alliance via Getty Images)
This year, It has been named Successor: Arnold Maniago, who portrays Jesus in the 2026 play of passion, was crucified for the 24th year.
The carpenter and his successors are far from the only participants who have been crucified for many years in a row. Another veteran to attend on Sunday was Wilfredo Salvador, who had endured the 17th time of crucified, and Fernando Mamungun, who had been crucified for the 29th time. Mamangan’s son, Roland, was crucified for the second time this year. Arnold Pangilinan was the only participant identified by the Inquirer as the first crucified.
Many of the participants do so to ask God for health, family safety, or other personal intentions. In 2024, Enage said he had not prayed anything for himself, “because everything the Lord asked me to do, and so much work for his family.”
This year, the temperature in San Pedro Cat I’ve reached it 39ºC, or about 102ºF – a serious health risk for middle-aged and elderly men who normally take part in the cross. The reenactment reportedly lasted more than two hours. Philippine Star Hospitalizations of at least one participant were recorded, which were stolen by ambulance.
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Pampanga crucified 10 people in 2024, including many repeat participants. Since its cancellation under President Rodrigo Duterte, tradition has grown in popularity. This encouraged the murder of Filipino because they were trying to limit the spread of the Uhan coronavirus in 2020 and 2021, and now they are on trial at the International Criminal Court for Humanity (ICC) on trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and openly discriminates against Catholics.
In contrast, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who replaced Duterte, provided a short but strict message on Friday.
“On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifices that defined faith, compassion and forgiveness. I said In a statement.
Pampanga’s crucifixion tradition is unique in the country, but services to observe Good Friday were offered throughout the Philippines. San Miguel, Bulacan, locals Participated The ritual of repentance recreated the passion as well.
“The reenactment featured Roman soldiers and locals playing ock hags following Jesus’ path to Calvary, symbolized by the Parish Church of San Isidro Labrador,” explained the Philippine outlet ABS-CBN. “As they marched, the man with the megaphone provided a script mixed with ock laughs to enhance the realism of the performance.”
“People need to see this, so they might wake up and do something good,” explained one participant.
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In Manila, the followers gathered at the Church of Quiapo tradition To celebrate Jesus and Mary, the “mothers of sadness,” for their elaborate art that demonstrates passion.
