Drag Artist Pura Luka Goes Viral For Taking Part in Communion Service
Drag artist Pura Luka Vega took part in a communion service held at Open Table Metropolitan Community Church in San Juan City.
On June 14, 2026, the event happened during the gathering of the church community for worship and reflection.
Open Table MCC is a Christian church that focuses on providing spiritual guidance and support to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is part of the larger Metropolitan Community Churches network, which has congregations in different parts of the world.
The church is known for promoting an inclusive environment where people from different backgrounds can freely practice their faith. The church shared photos of Vega actively participating in the service.
The drag artist also helped lead the celebration of communion, one of the important sacraments observed by many Christian communities.
According to the church, the gathering highlighted the importance of creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals within faith communities.
The event was held during Pride Month, a time when many groups celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusion. Church leaders emphasized that the service was meant to remind people that faith and identity can coexist and that everyone should have a place in spiritual life.
Vega has remained a widely discussed public figure in recent years. He became the center of public attention after a drag performance that portrayed Jesus Christ while using the prayer song Ama Namin.
The performance elicits negative reactions online and led to debates involving religion, freedom of expression, and artistic performance.
In October 2023, authorities arrested Vega in connection with a cybercrime case related to the controversy. He was later released on bail in March 2024. The legal case eventually came to an end in June 2025 after he was cleared of the charges filed against him.
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