Ruben Enaje | |
|---|---|
 Enaje (right) | |
| Born | 1960 or 1961 (age 63–64)[1] San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Carpenter, Construction worker |
| Known for | Being voluntarily crucified annually on Good Friday |
Ruben Enaje is a Filipino carpenter, sign painter,[2] and former construction worker. He is noted for being crucified 35 times as of 2024.[3][4][5] He has been crucified every year on Good Friday since 1986, except from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7] In 2024, he was crucified for the 35th time.[8]
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