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For Love, He Died
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PrizeHonorable Mention
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PhotographerNguyen Trung Phuoc, Viet Nam
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Date of Photograph29/03/2024
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StudioBan Truyền Thông Giáo Xứ
On Good Friday evening, beneath the image of Christ crucified in agony, priests and the faithful gather in silence to venerate His body.
In this black-and-white image, the shadows and stillness speak louder than words. Each gesture of reverence—each kiss upon the feet of the crucified—echoes a love rooted in faith.
This moment captures not just a ritual, but a collective act of remembrance: that Christ, out of infinite love, chose suffering and death for the salvation of humankind. It is a visual meditation on sacrifice, devotion, and hope.