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Catholic Penitents in Angeles City, the Philippines(4618)

Photo of Catholic Penitents in Angeles City, the Philippines(4618)

© 2005 Chris Gregerson

Description

These men are whipping their own backs as penance. They go from alter to alter in the town. I observed them dipping their whips into cans of red water, which I've been told is colored red from their own blood. (date: 2005-03-25)