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A crowd of an estimated 20,000 people convened in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines on Friday to observe the tradition of live crucifixions to mark the occasion of Good Friday, when Christians around the world observe the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in anticipation of his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
The crucifixions, unique around the world, tend to attract the most headlines, however – and concerned discouragement from the Catholic Church, the dominant religious entity in the Philippines. The small group of faithful who participate in the crucifixions, however, insist that they are a necessary part of their faith, the fulfillment of personal promises to Jesus or an expression of gratitude for miracles in their life.that 20,000 people visited San Fernando to observe the tradition this year.
LOOK: Ruben Enaje is nailed to the cross for the 35th time as part of his vow on Good Friday in Brgy. San Pedro Cutud, Pampanga. In an interview this week, Enaje said that he had dedicated many of his crucifixions to pray for the health and safety of family members, among other blessings, but that he had essentially run out of things to pray for, as God had granted all his wishes.
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