Devotees reenact Good Friday crucifixions in Philippines

Thousands of Filipino devotees and tourists descended Friday on a farming village north of Manila to witness the reenactment of crucifixion of several men.

Residents watch as Filipino hooded penitents flagellate during Good Friday rituals in San Fernando, Pampanga province, northern Philippines. | AP 

Filipino penitents flagellate during Good Friday rituals in San Fernando, Pampanga province, northern Philippines. | AP

A Filipino hooded penitent places his crown of thorns during Good Friday rituals in San Fernando, Pampanga province, northern Philippines. | AP

Filipino penitents line up as they flagellate during Good Friday rituals in San Fernando, Pampanga province, northern Philippines. | AP

Many of the mostly impoverished penitents undergo the ritual to thank for what they believe were God-given miracles. | AP

A blade is used on the back of a Filipino penitent before flagellation during Good Friday rituals in San Fernando, Pampanga province, northern Philippines. | AP

Residents watch as Filipino hooded penitents flagellate during Good Friday rituals in San Fernando, Pampanga province, northern Philippines. | AP