From a gruesome reenactment of Christ’s crucifixion in the Philippines to a ‘passion play’ in India and processions in Spain, see photos of the Christian celebrations ahead of Easter. The Daily Beast ...
Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this largely Catholic country ...
Statues depicting the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ and other saints are pushed by devotees around town during an evening procession as part of their lenten practice to mark Holy Wednesday in ...
MANILA (dpa): More than a dozen penitents were nailed to wooden crosses in the Philippines on Friday, while others whipped their backs bloody in gory re-enactments of Jesus Christ’s death. The Good ...
Holy Week, which begins from Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday, marks the last week of Lent, during which Christians are called on to fast, pray and give alms to the needy. Holy Week is celebrated ...
KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this largely ...