Flagellation and Crucifixion: The Yearly Lenten Vow in San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines

Authors

  • Esmeralda Sanchez Philippine Association for the Sociology of Religion Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63931/pasrj.41.17

Keywords:

crucifixion, glagellation, lenten vow, San Pedro Cutud

Abstract

This paper discusses “Flagellation & Crucifixion: The Yearly Lenten Vow in San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. It uses qualitative methodology utilizing triangulation techniques. Findings are their petitionary- vow fulfillment, i.e., a vow of sacrifice and penitence and at the same time a petition of prayer for the following reasons: For good health / long life, for prosperity, their vow of sacrifice or penitence as a family, forgiveness of sins. In conclusion, the yearly Lenten vow in San Pedro Cutud is deeply rooted in their history as a community whose tradition of penitence is a serious vow faithfully fulfilled every Lenten week. The challenge now is the sustainability of their beliefs and the spirit of the Lenten practices.

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2025-04-06

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): PASR Journal

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Sanchez, E. (2025). Flagellation and Crucifixion: The Yearly Lenten Vow in San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. Philippine Association for the Sociology of Religion Journal, 4(1), 32-38. https://doi.org/10.63931/pasrj.41.17