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In Pictures | Good Friday observed across the world
Two days ahead of Easter, Christians across the world observed Good Friday to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Several believers marked the day with the enactment of 'The Way of the Cross' which is a prayer commemorating 14 -stage Jesus' walk to Calvary carrying the cross up to his crucifixion.
DNA Web Team | Mar 25, 2016, 09:38 PM IST
1.Jesus Christ nailed to a cross
Willy Salvador, 59, is lowered to the ground after being nailed to a cross as part of his penitence during a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for Good Friday celebrations ahead of Easter in the village of San Juan, Pampanga, north of Manila- AFP
2.Portraying Jesus Christ
Actor Brendan Paul, portraying Jesus Christ, carries a wooden cross during a religious performance to mark Easter on Good Friday in central Sydney, Australia- Reuters
3.Residents lifting Christ
Ruben Enaje, who is portraying Jesus Christ for the 30th time, is lifted up by residents acting as Roman soldiers during a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in Cutud town, Philippines- Reuters
4.Self flagellation
Penitents self-flagellate during a Good Friday Lenten rite in San Juan town, Philippines- Reuters
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5.Whipped bloodied backs
Participants lie on the ground after whipping their bloodied backs with bamboo as part of their penitence during a ceremony reenacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for Good Friday celebrations ahead of Easter in the village of San Juan, Pampanga, north of Manila- AFP
6.A Kiss
A penitent kisses a statue of Jesus Christ as he takes part in a Good Friday ritual in Pasay city, metro Manila, Philippines- Reuters
7.Under the veil
A statue of Jesus Christ is pictured during a Good Friday procession in Lohr, southern Germany- Reuters
8.Carrying Jesus Christ
Men carry a statue of Jesus Christ during a Good Friday procession in Lohr, southern Germany- Reuters
9.Procession to mark Good Friday
Christians take part in a procession to mark Good Friday in Rajasthan, India- PTI
10.Oh Jesus!
A statue of Jesus Christ is pictured during a Good Friday procession in Lohr, southern Germany- Reuters
11.Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
A Christian Maronite man, portraying Jesus Christ, lays on sackcloth during a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in al-Qraya village, in southern Lebanon- Reuters
12.'Stations of the Cross' in Paris
Pilgrims attend the annual Good Friday "Stations of the Cross" procession at the Champs de Mars near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France- Reuters
13.Homeless woman praying
A homeless woman prays inside a church on Good Friday in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil- Reuters
14.Mourning
Christian worshippers attend Mass to mark Good Friday at St Anthony's Church in Karachi, Pakistan- AFP
