Jesus pushed over by offended disciple throughout parade as horrified worshippers watch
Video footage shows the performer who was playing Jesus Christ being shoved to the ground by an angry ‘disciple’ during an Easter re-enactment in Mexico
It’s like the last supper all over again…(Image: JamPress)
An actor playing Jesus was knocked over by an irate disciple during an Easter procession.
The footage revealed the assailant, dressed in a black tunic and trailing behind Jesus in the parade, abruptly pushing him forcefully in the back. As Jesus toppled over, the man seemingly yanked the rope bound around his body, causing him to fall awkwardly. Jesus hit the ground with his hands tied, unable to shield his head.
As he crashed to the ground, spectators gasped in horror and several participants rushed to his aid. The distressing incident was captured on film during an Easter re-enactment in Xonacatlán near Mexico City, Mexico, on Maundy Thursday evening (2 Apr). Reports indicate that the actor received medical attention from paramedics at the scene.
It was later confirmed that the performer, identified as 26-year-old Juan Enrique, did not sustain any serious injuries. It remains unclear if there had been a prior disagreement with the other actor.
An event organiser said it was not meant to be part of the performance. Footage of the alleged attack went viral on X, amassing hundreds of thousands of views.
One social media user claimed it “looks intentional to me”.
“He should press charges against the guy, he went too far,” another added. Another person said: “How could he push him so hard when his hands were tied? How violent and stupid!”
While one said: “He really got into his role, I hope the person who played Jesus makes a full recovery.” Another said: “The actor playing the Roman soldier was thinking ‘I should have done that’.”
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