The 9, Centuries-old Holy Week Practices Still Embrace by the Filipinos
The Holy Week is one of the solemn, sacred times for Filipino Catholics. This week-long religious activity a demonstration of the Filipinos' religiosity. The Philippines, whose population is predominantly Catholics give importance to the observance of the Holy Week through religious activities and practices which begin from Palm Sunday until Easter Sunday, Christ’s resurrection , and the meeting of His mother, the Virgin Mary. During the Holy Week, Filipinos show their penitence in different ways like fasting and abstinence, physical harm or self-flagellate, and prayer. Below are just some of the Holy Week activities practice and embrace by the Filipinos for centuries: 1. Palm Sunday Storm Crypt/Flickr Palm Sunday is the start of the Holy Week. The Catholic faithful will bring palm fronds to the church and have them blessed by a priest. Once blessed, the palm fronds (palapas) are placed usually at the doors ...