Thousands gather for sunrise Easter mass in Manila to celebrate Christ’s resurrection: Video

Catholic faithful attended an early morning mass in Manila on April 20, Easter Sunday, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The mass, held in the Philippine capital, is part of a long-standing tradition observed by many Filipino Catholics. The annual gathering marks one of the most important events in the Christian calendar.

“To be healthy is important because that is the custom of Filipinos, as with Catholics. I also ask him to give me a strong body and a good life,” one attendee told AFP.

Another worshipper said, “What matters to us is that this work is our obligation as Catholics.”

Easter Sunday is widely observed across the predominantly Catholic nation, with more than 86% of its population being Roman Catholic.