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CAMARINES NORTE, Philippines – Although discouraged by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, self-flagellation as an act of penitence is still practiced by many devotees in various areas of the Philippines.
Penitents endure the extreme bodily pain, believing that the practice can absolve them of their sins, cause the healing of a loved one, or simply ensure Divine provision of blessings to their family.
Rappler mover Danilo Deo Trinidad sent us photos of flagellants in Capalonga and Daet in Camarines Norte. A man with disability and another who opted for a metal chain over the regular bamboo whip are among the stories he captured. (View the slide show below.) – Rappler.com
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