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    Philippines observes 'no-contact' Ash Wednesday to beat coronavirus

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    Philippines observes 'no-contact' Ash Wednesday to beat coronavirus

    Priests urged to sprinkle ash on the head to avoid physical, fight the spread of the virus


    Published:  February 26, 2020 12:15 AFP  and  Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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    "It makes me feel safe," said Wendy Tamidles, a 19-year-old student. Image Credit: AP
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    She was among thousands of people, some wearing surgical masks, who lined up at Baclaran church in Manila for services on Wednesday. Image Credit: AP
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    Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the run-up to Easter, and includes Catholics having crosses drawn in ash on their foreheads. Image Credit: Reuters
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    The Philippines is overwhelmingly Catholic, with some 80 percent of its people said to be believers. Its unique brand of the religion also includes gruesome annual re-enactments of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Image Credit: AP
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    Local church officials have also "strongly recommended" that Catholics do not kiss or touch the cross during Good Friday services, which is usually common practice. Image Credit: Reuters
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    "We are being cautious so that the coronavirus won't spread," said Victorino Cueto, rector of Baclaran church. Image Credit: Reuters
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    A Catholic nun sprinkles ash on the head of a devotee as they wore protective masks during Ash Wednesday rites in Paranaque, metropolitan Manila, Philippines. Image Credit: AP

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