Holy Week: The Crucifixion

The re-enactment of the crucifixion as popularly known, an act of devotion to some. Taken in the Philippines.

The nails used and the surface of the cross near the impaling points were disinfected thoroughly prior to the ritual. The stabbing of the side with a spear was completely omitted.

The person demonstrates his devotion by staying up on the cross for as long as he can. A slight nod of the head signals the organizers to put him down from the cross.