Filipino Catholics Nail Themselves To Crosses On Good Friday

Honoring the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Looks pretty painful.

This is how Good Friday is marked in the northern Philippines.

This is how Good Friday is marked in the northern Philippines.

Image by Aaron Favila / AP

Image by Aaron Favila / AP

Every year, a group of Filipino devotees whip and nail themselves to crosses, in remembrance of the death of Jesus Christ.

Every year, a group of Filipino devotees whip and nail themselves to crosses, in remembrance of the death of Jesus Christ.

Image by Aaron Favila / AP

Image by AARON FAVILA / AP


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