Festivals and religious practices have long been integral to the Filipino identity, deeply intertwined with the nation's ...

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

The image of Jesus used in the procession is believed to have been brought to the Philippines in 1606 by Augustinian Recollect missionaries from Mexico. The annual procession, also known as ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Traslacion is a re-enactment of the “solemn transfer” from Intramuros to Quiapo Church of the Black Nazarene’s replica, which was brought to the Philippines in 1606. The image is garbed ...

The annual Black Nazarene procession in Manila attracts hundreds of thousands ... and emphasizes themes of faith and devotion. This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or ...

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 ...