31 penitents nailed to the cross

31 penitents nailed to the cross
 

By FRANCO G. REGALA and FREDDIE C. VELEZ

April 3, 2010, 1:50pm

 

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Thirty-one Catholic penitents and faith healers – 28 in Pampanga and three in Bulacan – were nailed to their individual crosses on Good Friday, following traditional crucifixions and reenactment of the passion of Jesus Christ that have become both a tourist attraction and a cause for concern for the Church, which opposes the practice.

The 28 crucifixions were held in various barangays in San Fernando, the most popular being in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, where these nailing rites were witnessed by nearly 30,000 residents, local and foreign tourists.
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Source:  The Manila Bulletin

URL: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/250833/31-penitents-nailed-cross