MANILA, Philippines — Every year on January 9, starting in 1787, devout Catholics flock to Quiapo Church in Manila to join the procession — called “Traslacion” — of the Black Nazarene, accompanying the image as it was pulled from the Luneta through several streets of the capital until it returns to the church.
On the eve of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, thousands of devotees make their way to the Quirino Grandstand to line for the “Pahahalik” — where they take turns kissing the image (though in recent, mainly due to sanitary concerns, they have been advised to limit themselves to wiping a handkerchief on the icon).
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January 10 , 2025 – 05:34 AM
The sea of barefoot devotees—with their individual petitions, offerings of sacrifice, and tales of gratitude—came in massive waves as expected.
January 10 , 2025 – 03:27 AM
The 2025 Traslacion drew over 8.12 million Jesus Nazareno devotees, higher than the number of participants last year.
January 10 , 2025 – 01:26 AM
The original image of Jesus Nazareno finally arrived at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno or Quiapo Church.
January 9 , 2025 – 11:49 PM
Every year, the Feast of Jesus Nazareno draws thousands to the annual Traslacion, a procession of the Nazareno image in Manila.
January 9 , 2025 – 10:11 PM
The carriage, or andas, of the Jesus Nazarene image tilted as it passed through Bilibid Viejo Thursday evening.
January 9 , 2025 – 09:22 PM
Eatery owner Josie Terencio, 40, a mother of two, has lived in the Quiapo district, surrounded by images of the Nazareno, for nearly 20 years.
January 9 , 2025 – 06:59 PM
Both ropes used to pull the andas or the carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno towards Quiapo Church have already snapped
January 9 , 2025 – 06:53 PM
Around 630,000 Jesus Nazareno devotees are within the vicinity of Quiapo Church as the Traslacion continues, as of 2 p.m. on Thursday
January 9 , 2025 – 06:00 PM
With hands raised in prayer and voices echoing devotion, thousands witnessed the “Dungaw” between Jesus Nazareno and an image of Mary.
January 9 , 2025 – 05:38 PM
Despite warnings from Hijos of Nazareno to not climb the andas, some devotees seized the opportunity to get close to Jesus Nazareno.
January 9 , 2025 – 05:35 PM
Many believe the Holy Image of Jesus Nazareno has miraculous powers — to heal, to protect, to grant wishes.
January 9 , 2025 – 04:35 PM
The andas, or the carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno tilted sidewards in the middle of traslacion on Thursday afternoon.
January 9 , 2025 – 04:24 PM
What most people consider waste is now a ‘blessing’ to scavengers in Quiapo, Manila, especially during the procession of Jesus Nazareno.
January 9 , 2025 – 03:39 PM
The andas, or carriage, of Jesus Nazareno was about to enter Arlegui Street when it was stopped by devotees wanting to get closer.
January 9 , 2025 – 02:57 PM
For eight years, Ana Abutog has been a devoted follower of Jesus Nazareno. She goes to Quiapo Church every year.
January 9 , 2025 – 02:32 PM
Jason Angcajas was only 12 years old when his father brought him to a Traslación or the procession of the image of Jesus Nazareno.
January 9 , 2025 – 01:35 PM
Jesus Nazareno devotees wish for many things – healing, graces, safety. and good fortune. Others, to pass the exam or attain a profession.
January 9 , 2025 – 11:28 AM
John Paul Geron can still remember how intense his prayer was to Jesus Nazareno when he and his wife separated for a few months.
January 9 , 2025 – 11:27 AM
VP Duterte on Thursday enjoined Filipinos to show humility, kindness, and mercy as the nation marks the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
January 9 , 2025 – 10:50 AM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hopes that the Feast of Jesus Nazareno would encourage “a higher purpose in serving others.”
January 9 , 2025 – 10:28 AM
The image of Jesus Nazareno left the Quirino Grandstand at 4:41 a.m. on Thursday, beginning its 5.8-kilometer journey back to Quiapo Church.
January 9 , 2025 – 10:12 AM
The area around Quiapo Church on Thursday morning was packed with thousands of devotees ahead of the arrival of the image of Jesus Nazareno.
January 9 , 2025 – 09:59 AM
The Philippine Red Cross has already catered to 119 patients who participated in activities related to the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila.
January 9 , 2025 – 08:38 AM
It would cost thousands of pesos to have a life-sized image of Jesus Nazareno, but for some devotees, spending for it is never too much.
January 9 , 2025 – 08:24 AM
Around 230,000 devotees came at the start of this year’s Traslacion for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand.
January 9 , 2025 – 08:08 AM
With a crutch supporting the right side of his body, a Nazarene devotee walked along with thousands of fellow faithfuls during the Traslación.
January 9 , 2025 – 07:08 AM
For 74 years, Gloria Jordan Gonzales has been consistently present during the Feast of the Jesus Nazareno in Manila.
January 9 , 2025 – 03:19 AM
Devotees to Jesús Nazareno will be in vain if the faithful do not renounce avarice and their vices, Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula said.
January 9 , 2025 – 02:05 AM
No untoward incidents were reported during the feast of Jesús Nazareno so far, said PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo on Thursday.
January 9 , 2025 – 03:19 AM
Devotees to Jesús Nazareno will be in vain if the faithful do not renounce avarice and their vices, Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula said.
January 9 , 2025 – 12:51 AM
The procession of Jesús Nazareno image started its slow procession from the Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church early Thursday morning.
January 8 , 2025 – 03:42 PM
A dental technician’s dream led him to become a Nazareno devotee. Faraon, 69, said a figure resembling Jesus Nazareno appeared in a dream.
January 8 , 2025 – 12:56 PM
The Feast of Jesus Nazareno does not only gather millions of Filipino devotees together, it also strengthens family ties.
January 8 , 2025 – 11:53 AM
Devotees of Jesús Nazareno were cheerfully enjoined by Sr. Mary Rose Reyes to eat some snacks at the Quirino grandstand in Manila.
January 7 , 2025 – 07:27 PM
A virtual emergency operations center (EOC) was established in line with the preparations for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno
January 7 , 2025 – 06:08 PM
The Manila Police District (MPD) announced parts of the city will be a no-fly, no-drone, and no-sail zone for security for Nazareno 2025.
January 7 , 2025 – 06:01 PM
An official of the Quiapo Church urged those who will line up for the “pahalik” on the image of Jesus Nazareno not to kiss the image.
January 7 , 2025 – 05:25 PM
The ninth and final Novena Mass for the Feast of Jesus Nazarene is scheduled on Wednesday, January 8, at Quiapo Church.
January 7 , 2025 – 05:23 PM
A total of 9,404 devotees have visited the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for the first day of the“Pahalik” on the image of Jesus Nazarene.
January 7 , 2025 – 04:30 PM
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) geared up 17 first aid stations and an emergency field hospital to assist Quiapo devotees
January 7 , 2025 – 03:58 PM
It was in 1606 when the Augustinian Recollects brought from Mexico a dark image of Christ that would later draw millions of people every Jan. 9 in the Philippines, when the image is brought out for public viewing and the traslacion.
January 7 , 2025 – 08:50 AM
The traditional “Pahalik” that has been part of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno started ahead of schedule this year.
January 6 , 2025 – 10:08 AM
The PCG will deploy more than 1,100 personnel to support efforts ensuring public safety during the “Nazareno 2025.”
January 4 , 2025 – 01:23 PM
Hospitals in the National Capital Region are on a “Code White Alert” for the Feast of the Black Nazarene next Thursday, the Department of Health said Friday.
January 3 , 2025 – 10:46 PM
Nazareno 2025 will mark the religious festival’s first celebration since it was declared a “national feast” to be observed in all
January 3 , 2025 – 06:20 PM
Malacañang Palace has declared the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9 a special non-working day in Manila.
January 3 , 2025 – 05:05 PM
The Manila Police District is on “heightened alert” despite not monitoring any threats to the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9.
January 3 , 2025 – 04:44 PM
A ban on guns and liquor will be imposed in Manila starting January 8, ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9.
January 3 , 2025 – 03:11 PM
Manila Police District personnel will be fully deployed on Jan. 8, and a gun ban and road closures will be enforced ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
January 2 , 2025 – 10:09 AM
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has deployed 14,474 personnel for security ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9.
December 28 , 2024 – 06:38 PM
The Quiapo Church released the schedule of activities for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, in preparation for the celebration on Jan. 9, 2025
