AP PHOTOS: Holy Week celebrations around the world

AP PHOTOS: Holy Week celebrations around the world

Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments in places like Jerusalem, Brazil, Nigeria, India, Mexico and Philippines.

Catholic Processions Mark Good Friday Throughout Latin America

Catholics across Latin America are observing this year's Good Friday by participating in numerous processions and activities, honoring their respective countries' Catholic traditions, some of which stand out as unique among themselves. The post Catholic Processions Mark Good Friday Throughout Latin America appeared first on Breitbart.

On Holy Week, Christians commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of penance called Lent. Easter is considered the most important time of the Christian year. For Christians, Palm Sunday commemorates the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem before his crucifixion, where palm leaves and clothes were placed on his way. Palm Sunday is often celebrated …

Holy Week observed in various ways in PH

Holy Week was observed in various ways in different parts of the country as Catholics remembered the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Christians around the world take part in Good Friday processions

Many traditions include self-flagellation or even re-enacting the crucifixion to emulate the suffering of Jesus Christ.

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