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Photos: Women ‘Roman soldiers’ arrest, crucify Jesus on Philippine island

Participation in the Lenten festival has become a religious vow for residents -- men and women

In the island province of Marinduque in the Philippines, women “Roman soldiers” have always been part of those who “arrested” Jesus on Good Friday in a festival dubbed “Moriones.”

Participation in the Lenten festival has become a religious vow for residents — men and women.

The festival gathers residents of all ages and walks of life on a single stage where they fulfill the vow of a Roman soldier, Longinus, who supposedly witnessed the resurrection of the Lord.

“Being a man or a woman should not be a requirement to be a Morion,” said Princess Murillo, 18, who has been wearing the Morion garb since she was 12.

The festival supposedly originated in the town of Mogpog after a Catholic priest, Father Dionisio Santiago, organized a group of performers to depict the passion and death of Jesus. (Photos by Basilio Sepe)

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