Who is the Christ of Iztapalapa in 2022?
this 2022, Axel Gonzalez Barcenas gives life to Jesus in the Representation 179 of Holy Week in Iztapalapa.
The young man is originally from the Santa Bárbara neighborhood. In order to be in this role, Axel had to undergo arduous physical training, which consisted of going to the gym daily, carrying a wooden cross that weighs more than 80 kilograms for a minimum period of two hours, and climbing Cerro de la Estrella. in a hurry.
González Bárcenas measures 1.76 centimeters, he is an applicant in the area of pedagogy from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and he is passionate about music, since he plays the trombone.
While the role of Maria will be played by Uri Celeste Mosco Ramirez27 years old, originally from the Barrio de San Miguel.
Uri Celeste has a degree in Public Administration and currently works in the Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City.
Requirements to be the Christ of Iztapalapa
In order for Axel González Bárcenas to be chosen to play the role of Christ, the young man had to meet the requirements established by the call issued by the Holy Week Organizing Committee in Iztapalapa (COSSIAC), among them:
- Be a native of one of the 8 neighborhoods of Iztapalapa.
- Be 18 years old.
- Being Catholic and having the first communion.
- Minimum height of 1.75 meters.
- Being single, without commitment and without children.
- Be of good conduct and customs.
- Have no tattoos or piercings.
- Have no addictions or vices.
- Enjoy good health and physical condition.
- Defray your personal expenses.
- Complete vaccination schedule.
