Every year on Good Friday, a small group of Catholic men express their devotion to Christ by literally following in his footsteps. They call it penitence and they are crucified. Scores of others cover their faces, don crowns of thorns, and flagellate themselves. Priests frown on the tradition,...

Self flagellation and crucifixions with real nails. Good Friday 21/03-08.

Video of the Re-enactment of the Passion of Christ during Holy week. San Fernando, Philippines