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Christians Across the World Commemorate Good Friday

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Catholics and Protestants commemorated the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with solemn processions and dramatic re-enactments.

A man takes off his balaclava as he attends the penitent Sanch procession in Perpignan, France on March 25, 2016.

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Penitents carry a wooden statue of Jesus Christ, made by Italian sculptor Carmine Lantriceni in 1728 B.C., during a Good Friday procession in Naples, Italy.

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Actor James Burke-Dunsmore kneels carrying a crucifix while playing Jesus on Good Friday at Trafalgar Square in London.

The Wintershall's theatrical production of "The Passion of Jesus'" includes a cast of 100 actors, horses, a donkey and authentic costumes of Roman soldiers in the 12th Legion of the Roman Army.

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Image: Penitents locally called \"Morions\" wear masks and centurion garbs as they take part in a Good Friday procession as part of Holy Week celebration in Gasan, Marinduque

Penitents locally called \"Morions\" wear masks and centurion garb as they take part in a Good Friday procession in Gasan, Philippines.

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Image: A man dressed up as a soldier takes part in a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday along a road near St. Leo's Catholic church in Lagos

A man dressed up as a soldier takes part in a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 25.

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Image: Way of the Cross over the Booklyn Bridge

A parade of Christians crosses the Brooklyn Bridge in New York with a wooden cross as part of the Good Friday tradition called the \"Way of the Cross.\"

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Participants in a Good Friday procession shield themselves from the rain in Lohr am Main, Germany.

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One of Jesus' disciples is dunked in a fountain during \"The Passion of Jesus\" in London's Trafalgar Square.

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Image: Pope Attends The Celebration Of The Lord's Passion

Pope Francis lies on the floor during a Good Friday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

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Penitents wait for the start of Good Friday procession in Catalonia, Spain.

Gallery: Spain Marks Holy Week With Solemn, Candlelit Processions

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Willy Salvador, 59, is nailed to a cross as part of his penitence during a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Pampanga, Philippines.

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Christians Across the World Commemorate Good Friday

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