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Rehearsal of Offenbach's Tales of Hoffmann, Opera in the Heights, Houston, Texas 2010.09.20
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Rehearsal of Offenbach's Tales of Hoffmann, Opera in the Heights, Houston, Texas 2010.09.20
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A group of men shoved Manuel Castaneda IV, ripped off his clothes and crucified him Friday morning at a sports field in Kissimmee, while the crowd prayed for forgiveness.
It was a re-enactment of the biblical Easter tale at the center of Christian belief.
About 150 people watched as the 20-year-old Castaneda carried the wooden cross, egged on by others dressed as Roman soldiers and comforted by those representing pious women and the Virgin Mary. Parts of the story of Christ's passion were told over loudspeakers in English, Spanish and Tagalog, a language of the Philippines.
The presentation, known as the Stations of the Cross in Catholic tradition, was put together by a youth group to commemorate Good Friday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, which has a significant Hispanic and immigrant congregation.
It was as much a time to nurture their faith as to celebrate the church's diversity.
"We are trying to tear down the
