Religion | 7 April 2012 Last updated at 00:30 CET
Photos: Christians nailed to crosses in gruesome Good Friday re-enactment
Jon Jon Tanael looks at the nail going into his hand as a man holds a rag covered in blood during the event. 17 people took part
Thousands of people watched as 17 devoted Catholics were 'crucified' in the gruesome annual ritual which has been condemned by the church as they believe it is a distortion of the true Easter message.
