April 1, 2010, 10:08pm
Sun-baked skin. Stubbly white beard. Long, wavy hair. Unflattering nose. White T-shirt. Checkered shorts. Flip-flops.
He looks nothing like the Jesus Christ that Roman Catholics knew from paintings, statues or children’s books, but 49-year-old Ruben Enaje has been known as "The Jesus" of Barangay Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga, for 25 years – practically half of his life.
Today, Good Friday, Enaje, a sign artist by profession, will once again re-enact the crucifixion of Christ, nails-through-hands and all, at the grotto that has also become the namesake of the town. Twenty-one others will also be crucified, either in Cutud or Paombong, Bulacan.
Like Christ in the Bible, Enaje will be flanked by two men tied to their own crosses.... MORE
Source: The Manila Bulletin
URL: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/250586/crucifixions-pampanga
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