Roman flagellation was one of the most feared of all punishments ... Personally, I prefer paintings and statues of the Risen Christ. John Skinner is a retired journalist who has written nine ...

Before beginning Transfer of the Christ of Mena from the Church of Santo Domingo to his Brotherhood House on the shoulders of a squad of 13 legionary soldiers, a tribute was paid to the fallen and ...

The recently restored Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome features 10 angels holding symbols of Christ’s passion, creating a profound ...

KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the ...

The transfer and enthronement of the Christ of the Good Death and Souls, better known as Christ of Mena, on the shoulders of the legionaries to his processional throne, is one of the most eagerly ...

It has turned Ruben Enaje into a village celebrity for his role as the "Christ" in the Lenten re-enactment of the Way of the Cross. The 64-year-old was the main actor playing the role of Jesus ...

Aside from prayer and reflection, Filipinos also mark the occasion with unique local traditions — like flagellation and reenactments of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion — among others. Catholic ...

says he does this so he can experience the hardships of Christ and also pray for the safety of his family. Penitent Jayve Lorenzo, who has been participating in flagellation rituals for 19 years ...