Philippines. 30th Mar, 2018. Ruben Ernaje, 57 yrs. old performed as Jesus Christ that was literally crucified at 32nd times without anesthesia during the “Senakulo” (re-enactment of the passion of Christ) in Cutud, San Fernado, Pampanga (North province of Manila) on Good Friday. The traditions are discouraged by the Catholic Church in the Philippines, which they considered as superstitions of Old Folk Catholicism of self-harm that against on the teaching of the church. Credit: Gregorio B. Dantes Press/Alamy Live News

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