A 15-year-old boy has been crucified

[Stephen Eisel]

A 15-year-old boy has been crucified in the Philipines today in a gory ritual to mark the death of Jesus Christ.

Faithful servant

[ryan costa]

Easter is a much bigger holiday in much of the Christian world. It is to celebrate Jesus rising from the grave, going fishing with his friends, then flying off into the sky.

At least a few philippinos have themselves crucified every year. it is part of the parades.

[Tracy Jones]

Health officials in the Philippines have issued

a warning to people taking part in Easter crucifixion rituals.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7305522.stm

The health department has strongly advised penitents to check the condition of the whips they plan to use to lash their backs, the Manila Times newspaper reports.

Real nails are used in the re-enactments They want people to have what they call "well-maintained" whips.

In the hot and dusty atmosphere, officials warn, using unhygienic whips to make deep cuts in the body could lead to tetanus and other infections.

And they advise that the nails used to fix people to crosses must be properly disinfected first. Often people soak the nails in alcohol throughout the year.

[Stephen Eisel]

Health officials in the Philippines have issued

a warning to people taking part in Easter crucifixion rituals.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7305522.stm

The health department has strongly advised penitents to check the condition of the whips they plan to use to lash their backs, the Manila Times newspaper reports.

Real nails are used in the re-enactments They want people to have what they call "well-maintained" whips.

In the hot and dusty atmosphere, officials warn, using unhygienic whips to make deep cuts in the body could lead to tetanus and other infections.

And they advise that the nails used to fix people to crosses must be properly disinfected first. Often people soak the nails in alcohol throughout the year.

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[Phil Florian]