UST Largest Human Cross for Guinness Book of World Records Picture

In an effort to beat the Oslo Opera House Norway's largest human cross recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records which consists of 935 participants. University of Sto. Tomas (UST) in celebration of the Ash Wednesday marked the UST field with the world's largest human cross of approximately 24, 000 participants - combined students and faculty members.

According to news, participants joined the event without hesitations. Despite the blazing heat, they stayed on the ground because they are aware that the purpose of the celebration is not just for fame - but about penance and little sacrifice.


Tomasians unity is truly remarkable, prior to this significant event, they also had their biggest human rosary last December 2010 in celebration of the University's 400th founding anniversary. Check out the UST largest human cross pics below:

Photo courtesy of UST Public page