According to Wikipedia, “Good
Friday is a holiday observed by most of Christianity. It is a religious
holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at
Calvary. The holiday is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal
Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with
the Jewish observance of Passover. It is also known asHoly Friday, Great
Friday, Black Friday or Easter Friday.”
Christians
in Philippines have gone ahead to cut themselves with sharp objects,
and
nail themselves to the cross in honour of Jesus Christ, who they say
paid the ultimate price for themOne Christian faithful- Ruben Enaje , a Filipino penitent was seen being nailed to the cross “for real.” Observers say this annual ritual attracts over 60,000 people.
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