Ruben Enaje | |
|---|---|
 Enaje (right) | |
| Born | 1960 or 1961 (age 64–65)[1] San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Carpenter, Construction worker |
| Known for | Being voluntarily crucified annually on Good Friday |
Ruben Enaje is a Filipino carpenter, sign painter,[2] and former construction worker. He was noted for being a participant of the San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites, being crucified 36 times as of 2025.[3][4][5] He had been crucified every Good Friday since 1986, except from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and his last crucifixion took place in 2025.[6][7]
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- ^ Orejas, Tonette (March 25, 2016). "15 crucified on Good Friday in Pampanga". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ "No more pain for Philippine devotee nailed to cross for 32nd time". Reuters. March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Gomez, Jim (April 7, 2023). "Filipinos nailed to crosses despite church objection". Associated Press.
- ^ Cal, Ben (April 13, 2022). "Filipino penitent cancels 'crucifixion' anew due to Covid-19". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ Portugal, Adrian (March 29, 2024). "Philippines' Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion". Reuters. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
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