WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Worshippers are CRUCIFIED as part of extreme Easter celebrations
THESE are the grizzly images that show how far some devoted Christians are willing to go for their faith.
HARDCORE: Men and women voluntarily offer to be crucified to show their devotion to the Christian faith [REUTERS]
Worshippers in San Fernando in the northern Philippines were NAILED to wooden crosses as part of a Good Friday ritual.
Graphic images show people with giant nails stuck through their hands and feet as they reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Among those taking part in the event was Danish film maker Lasse Spang Olsen.
The Dane was nailed to a wooden cross but later required medical attention after nearly passing out due to the pain. 
PAIN: People regularly require medical treatment after subjecting themselves to the extreme pain [REUTERS] 
AGONY: The event recreates the crucifixion of Christ as the world celebrates Easter [REUTERS]
Many volunteer to be crucified to atone for their sins or to pray for the sick.
Ruben Enaje has taken part in no less than 26 crucifixions and does so to give thanks after falling off a building and surviving.
The practice has been condemned by the Roman Catholic Church but takes place every year regardless.
PAIN: People have nails slammed through their hands and feet [REUTERS] 
CROWDS: The event draws thousands of people to San Fernando every year [REUTERS] Ching Pangilinan, a tourism officer in San Fernando, believes nearly 30,000 tourists would attend this year's event.
However the San Fernando resident denied the spectacle was little more than a way for the local government to make money.
"It's not a money-making scheme for the city government. Although we are not promoting it as a tourist destination, we cannot stop the influx of people to this district during Holy Week," she said.
HARDCORE: Men and women voluntarily offer to be crucified to show their devotion to the Christian faith [REUTERS] Graphic images show people with giant nails stuck through their hands and feet as they reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Among those taking part in the event was Danish film maker Lasse Spang Olsen.
The Dane was nailed to a wooden cross but later required medical attention after nearly passing out due to the pain.
PAIN: People regularly require medical treatment after subjecting themselves to the extreme pain [REUTERS] AGONY: The event recreates the crucifixion of Christ as the world celebrates Easter [REUTERS] The ritual in San Fernando dates back to the 1950s and often attracts thousands of people to watch.“It's not a money-making scheme for the city government. Although we are not promoting it as a tourist destination, we cannot stop the influx of people to this district during Holy Week”Tourism officer Ching Pangilinan
Many volunteer to be crucified to atone for their sins or to pray for the sick.
Ruben Enaje has taken part in no less than 26 crucifixions and does so to give thanks after falling off a building and surviving.
The practice has been condemned by the Roman Catholic Church but takes place every year regardless.
PAIN: People have nails slammed through their hands and feet [REUTERS] CROWDS: The event draws thousands of people to San Fernando every year [REUTERS] However the San Fernando resident denied the spectacle was little more than a way for the local government to make money.
"It's not a money-making scheme for the city government. Although we are not promoting it as a tourist destination, we cannot stop the influx of people to this district during Holy Week," she said.
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