Friday 14 April 2017

Christians across the world commemorate Jesus’ Crucifixion

A Philippine Christian devotee reacts in pain while nailed to a cross during a re-enactment of the Crucifixion of Christ during Good Friday celebrations ahead of Easter in the village of Cutud near San Fernando, north of Manila on April 14, 2017. Devotees in the fervently Catholic Philippines nailed themselves to crosses and whipped their backs in extreme acts of faith that have become an annual tourist attractionIndian Catholic women (top) react during a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a 'passion play' on a street in Hyderabad on April 14, 2017. Passion plays, a dramatic presentation depicting the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, are an integral part of Good Friday celebrations for Catholics. AFP PHOTO
Indian Catholic women react during a
Indian Catholic women react during a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a 'passion play' tableau on a street in Hyderabad on April 14, 2017. Passion plays, a dramatic presentation depicting the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, are an integral part of Good Friday celebrations for Catholics. AFP PHOTO
Indian Catholics re-enact the crucifixion of
Indian Catholics re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a 'passion play' on a street in Hyderabad on April 14, 2017. Passion plays, a dramatic presentation depicting the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, are an integral part of Good Friday celebrations for Catholics. AFP PHOTO
A flagellant walks in front of crosses before a
A flagellant walks in front of crosses before a reenactment of the Crucifixion of Christ during Good Friday celebrations ahead of Easter in the village of Cutud near San Fernando, north of Manila on April 14, 2017. Devotees in the fervently Catholic Philippines nailed themselves to crosses and whipped their backs in extreme acts of faith that have become an annual tourist attraction. AFP PHOTO
Indian Catholics re-enact the crucifixion of
Indian Catholics re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during a 'passion play' on a street in Hyderabad on April 14, 2017. Passion plays, a dramatic presentation depicting the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, are an integral part of Good Friday celebrations for Catholics. AFP PHOTO
Christians from Our Lady Of Africa Church Mbuya
Christians from Our Lady Of Africa Church Mbuya in Uganda's capital Kampala observing the Way of the Cross ceremony which started from Mbuya Church going through Jinja Road, Kinawataka, Mutungo and parts of Kitintale before winding up at the Church. PHOTO BY STEPHEN OTAGE
25-year-old student Brendan Paul depicting
25-year-old student Brendan Paul depicting himself as Jesus Christ carries a cross in a re-enactment from the bible, on Good Friday in Sydney on April 14, 2017. AFP PHOTO
25-year-old student Brendan Paul depicting
25-year-old student Brendan Paul depicting himself as Jesus Christ falls to the ground as he carries a cross in a re-enactment from the bible, on Good Friday in Sydney on April 14, 2017. Good Friday, part of the Easter weekend is a Christian religious holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death and is a public holiday throughout Australia. AFP PHOTO
Christian pilgrims carry a wooden cross along
Christian pilgrims carry a wooden cross along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) in Jerusalem’s Old City during the Good Friday procession on April 14, 2017. AFP PHOTO
A Christian pilgrim carries a wooden cross
A Christian pilgrim carries a wooden cross along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) in Jerusalem’s Old City during the Good Friday procession on April 14, 2017. AFP PHOTO
Democratic Party (DP) president, Mr Norbert Mao
Democratic Party (DP) president, Mr Norbert Mao carries the cross as part of the commemoration for the death of Jesus Christ. On his immediate right is his deputy, Mr Mukasa Mbidde. They were part of the procession that took part in the way of the cross. Photo by Michael Kakumirizi
Hundreds of Christians gather at St Joseph's
Hundreds of Christians gather at St Joseph's Cathedral Parish Gulu in preparation for the way of the cross. Photo by Julius Ocungi
Our Lady Of Africa Church Mbuya congregants

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