The Most Unique Lenten Ritual in the World

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Moryonan or Moriones Festival is an annual Holy Week tradition only observed on the Island of Marinduque in the Philippines. Penitents march around the town for hours dressed in Roman Soldier masks and costumes in search of Longinus, a centurion who converted to Christianity after he pierced the side of Jesus on the cross.

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