The venerated image is enshrined in the Minor Basilica ... Historically, the Traslacion commemorates the transfer of the Black Nazarene from its original home in Luneta to Quiapo in 1868.

THIS year's 'Traslacion,' or the annual procession of the Black Nazarene — the statue of Jesus of Nazareth carrying his cross ...

The traditional “Pahalik” that has been part of the annual feast of the Black Nazarene started ahead of schedule this year as devotees began massing and lining up at the Quirino Grandstand. The Manila ...

Filipinos turned the streets of Manila to a sea of maroon and gold and swarmed the “Black Nazarene,” a life-sized image of Jesus Christ bearing down a cross, as devotees jostled for a chance ...

Devotees trying to touch the icon of Black Nazarene and the rope as their belief that it may granted their wish or part of their Panata or devotions. Source: Getty Images The Black Nazarene feast ...

MANILA, Philippines — On Jan. 9, more than 8 million mostly barefoot Filipino devotees filled the streets of Manila for the annual “Black Nazarene” procession, one of the world’s largest ...

Filipino Catholic devotees jostle one another to touch the Black Nazarene during its annual procession on Jan. 9, 2025, in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images Rappler ...

MANILA, Philippines — This year's celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene marks the ... visiting Quiapo Church and the original Nazareno image irreplaceable. Last year marked the physical ...

The “Pahalik” or the kissing of the image of the Black Nazarene is slated to start Monday evening, Jan. 6, after the Mass for the Volunteers. At midnight on Thursday, Jan. 9, Manila Archbishop ...

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said it will deploy over 1,000 personnel for law enforcement during an annual procession of a Black Nazarene image in the capital Manila. The PCG said in a ...

This means that his parish can hold a festival on their level.) Also, starting this year, the image of the Black Nazarene will be called "Jesus Nazarene". "Sa kasaysayan hindi lubos na klarado kung ...

The traslacion commemorates the historic transfer of the Black Nazarene image from its old home in Intramuros, Manila, to the Minor Basilica of the Nazarene, or Quiapo Church. It is held annually ...