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Published 18:58 14 Apr 2017 BST
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Events such as the one featured in most of these photos - which takes place in San Pedro Cutud village in San Fernando - occur around the Philippines on Good Friday.
As well as being nailed to the crosses, some Christians have their backs flayed with metal chains, to the point where they are bloodied.
According to the Daily Mail, local Catholic leaders have condemned these rituals in the past, whereas health officials also disapprove. Despite this, the devout worshippers have refused to give the ritual up, and taking part in it is seen as a great honour amongst some of their communities.

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