Filipinos re-enact crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Predominantly Catholic Pampanga province in northern Philippines plays host to extreme display of religious devotion in rites frowned upon by church leaders
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A Filipino devotee carries a cross made from an old electrical post to atone for his sins in San Fernando city, Pampanga
Photograph: Aaron Favila/AP
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Three wooden crosses are installed in a mock mound on the eve of the re-enactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion
Photograph: Rolex Dela Pena/EPA
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A Filipino flagellant wears a cloth printed with an image of Jesus Christ
Photograph: Rolex Dela Pena/EPA
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A flagellant makes his way through the crowd in a voluntary ritual marking Christ's death on Good Friday
Photograph: John Javellana/Reuters
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A penitent crawls in the streets. Physical penance is undertaken by many Filipino Catholics in the hope of being forgiven for their sins
Photograph: Rolex Dela Pena/EPA
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A barefoot Filipino penitent lies on the ground
Photograph: Rolex Dela Pena/EPA
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Brilly Liangco, 39, is nailed to a wooden cross in an re-enactment of Christ's crucifixion
Photograph: Rolex Dela Pena/EPA
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Flagellants whip their backs during Maundy Thursday Lenten rites in Angeles city, Pampanga
Photograph: Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
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Three men are watched by thousands of local and foreign tourists as they undergo voluntary crucifixion
Photograph: Rolex Dela Pena/EPA
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Actors re-enact Christ's suffering on the cross as part of Easter celebrations
Photograph: Jes Aznar/AFP
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A penitent wails as nails are removed from his palms
Photograph: John Javellana/Reuters
