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LIVE UPDATES: Feast of the Jesus Nazareno and Traslacion 2025

/ Updated as of: 08:37 AM January 10, 2025

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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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What’s special about this ‘traslacion’?

January 10 , 2025 – 05:34 AM
What’s special about this ‘Traslacion’?
The sea of barefoot devotees—with their individual petitions, offerings of sacrifice, and tales of gratitude—came in massive waves as expected.

More devotees join Traslacion 2025; 8.12M flock to Nazarene feast

January 10 , 2025 – 03:27 AM
More devotees join Traslacion 2025; 8.12M flock to Nazarene feast
The 2025 Traslacion drew over 8.12 million Jesus Nazareno devotees, higher than the number of participants last year.

Nazareno arrives at Quiapo Church; Traslacion ends after over 20 hours

January 10 , 2025 – 01:26 AM
Nazareno arrives at Quiapo Church; Traslacion ends after over 20 hours
The original image of Jesus Nazareno finally arrived at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno or Quiapo Church.

Nazareno 2025: A close-up at this year’s Traslacion in photos

January 9 , 2025 – 11:49 PM
Nazareno 2025: A close-up at this year’s Traslacion in photos
Every year, the Feast of Jesus Nazareno draws thousands to the annual Traslacion, a procession of the Nazareno image in Manila.

Jesus Nazareno’s andas tilts on Bilibid Viejo Street in Manila

January 9 , 2025 – 10:11 PM
Jesus Nazareno’s andas tilts on Bilibid Viejo Street in Manila
The carriage, or andas, of the Jesus Nazarene image tilted as it passed through Bilibid Viejo Thursday evening.

‘Jesus Nazareno saved my child from leukemia,’ says eatery owner

January 9 , 2025 – 09:22 PM
‘Jesus Nazareno saved my child from leukemia,’ says eatery owner
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.

Andas ropes snap during 2025 Traslacion, ‘hijos’ now pushing carriage

January 9 , 2025 – 06:59 PM
Andas ropes snap during 2025 traslacion, hijos resort to pushing carriage
Both ropes used to pull the andas or the carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno towards Quiapo Church have already snapped

Over 600,000 devotees gather at Quiapo Church as Traslacion continues

January 9 , 2025 – 06:53 PM
Over 600,000 devotees gather at Quiapo Church as Traslacion continues
Around 630,000 Jesus Nazareno devotees are within the vicinity of Quiapo Church as the Traslacion continues, as of 2 p.m. on Thursday

Jesus Nazareno devotees witness ‘Dungaw’ in Traslacion 2025

January 9 , 2025 – 06:00 PM
Jesus Nazareno devotees witness ‘Dungaw’ in Traslacion 2025
With hands raised in prayer and voices echoing devotion, thousands witnessed the “Dungaw” between Jesus Nazareno and an image of Mary.

LOOK: Nazareno devotees defy warnings not to climb andas

January 9 , 2025 – 05:38 PM
LOOK: Nazareno devotees defy warnings not to climb andas
Despite warnings from Hijos of Nazareno to not climb the andas, some devotees seized the opportunity to get close to Jesus Nazareno.

Eyewear store owner says Nazareno ‘blessed’ them with business success

January 9 , 2025 – 05:35 PM
Eyewear store owner says Nazareno ‘blessed’ them with business success
Many believe the Holy Image of Jesus Nazareno has miraculous powers — to heal, to protect, to grant wishes.

LOOK: Jesus Nazareno andas tilts as devotees rush to touch it in Arlegui

January 9 , 2025 – 04:35 PM
LOOK: Jesus Nazareno andas tilts as devotees rush to touch it in Arlegui
The andas, or the carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno tilted sidewards in the middle of traslacion on Thursday afternoon.

Scavenger collects P1,000 worth of plastic bottle waste during Traslacion

January 9 , 2025 – 04:24 PM
Scavenger collects P1,000 worth of plastic bottle waste during Traslacion
What most people consider waste is now a ‘blessing’ to scavengers in Quiapo, Manila, especially during the procession of Jesus Nazareno.

WATCH: Devotees shout ‘viva, viva’ as Nazareno andas enters Arlegui St.

January 9 , 2025 – 03:39 PM
WATCH: Devotees shout ‘viva, viva’ as Nazareno andas enters Arlegui St.
The andas, or carriage, of Jesus Nazareno was about to enter Arlegui Street when it was stopped by devotees wanting to get closer.

Nazareno 2025: A housewife’s enduring faith in Jesus Christ

January 9 , 2025 – 02:57 PM
Nazareno 2025: A housewife’s enduring faith in Jesus Christ
For eight years, Ana Abutog has been a devoted follower of Jesus Nazareno. She goes to Quiapo Church every year.

Nazareno 2025: Traslación – a devotion passed by father to his son

January 9 , 2025 – 02:32 PM
Nazareno 2025: Traslación – a devotion passed by father to his son
Jason Angcajas was only 12 years old when his father brought him to a Traslación or the procession of the image of Jesus Nazareno.

Teen’s fervent wish to Jesus Nazareno: Make me become a priest

January 9 , 2025 – 01:35 PM
Teen’s fervent wish to Jesus Nazareno: Make me become a priest
Jesus Nazareno devotees wish for many things – healing, graces, safety. and good fortune. Others, to pass the exam or attain a profession.

Nazareno ‘panata’ that saved a marriage, built a family

January 9 , 2025 – 11:28 AM
Nazareno ‘panata’ that saved a marriage, built a family
John Paul Geron can still remember how intense his prayer was to Jesus Nazareno when he and his wife separated for a few months.

Nazareno 2025: VP Duterte calls for humility, kindness, mercy

January 9 , 2025 – 11:27 AM
Nazareno 2025: VP Duterte calls for humility, kindness, mercy
VP Duterte on Thursday enjoined Filipinos to show humility, kindness, and mercy as the nation marks the Feast of Jesus Nazareno. 

Marcos hopes Nazareno 2025 will inspire ‘higher purpose’ in service

January 9 , 2025 – 10:50 AM
Marcos hopes Nazareno 2025 will inspire ‘higher purpose’ in service
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hopes that the Feast of Jesus Nazareno would encourage “a higher purpose in serving others.”

Nazareno feast in the eyes of 2 high schoolers: ‘Christ is always here’

January 9 , 2025 – 10:28 AM
Nazareno feast in the eyes of 2 high schoolers: ‘Christ is always here’
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.

Devotees flock to Quiapo Church as Traslacion 2025 carries on

January 9 , 2025 – 10:12 AM
Devotees flock to Quiapo Church as Traslacion 2025 carries on
The area around Quiapo Church on Thursday morning was packed with thousands of devotees ahead of the arrival of the image of Jesus Nazareno.

Nazareno 2025: PH Red Cross attends to 119 patients since Jan 6

January 9 , 2025 – 09:59 AM
Nazareno 2025: PH Red Cross attends to 119 patients since Jan 6
The Philippine Red Cross has already catered to 119 patients who participated in activities related to the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila.

Costly Jesus Nazareno replicas not a problem for ‘grateful hearts’

January 9 , 2025 – 08:38 AM
Costly Jesus Nazareno replicas not a problem for ‘grateful hearts’
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.

Nazareno 2025: Traslacion kickoff draws about 230,000 devotees

January 9 , 2025 – 08:24 AM
Nazareno 2025: Traslacion kickoff draws about 230,000 devotees
Around 230,000 devotees came at the start of this year’s Traslacion for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand.

Nazareno 2025: Young man with a crutch joins grueling procession

January 9 , 2025 – 08:08 AM
Nazareno 2025: Young man with a crutch joins grueling procession
With a crutch supporting the right side of his body, a Nazarene devotee walked along with thousands of fellow faithfuls during the Traslación.

Nazareno 2025: Woman, 91, travels 171 km to keep 74-year devotion

January 9 , 2025 – 07:08 AM
Nazareno 2025: Woman, 91, travels 171 km to keep 74-year devotion
For 74 years, Gloria Jordan Gonzales has been consistently present during the Feast of the Jesus Nazareno in Manila.

Faithful told: Devotion to Nazareno in vain without renouncing avarice

January 9 , 2025 – 03:19 AM
Faithful told: Devotion to Nazareno in vain without renouncing avarice
Devotees to Jesús Nazareno will be in vain if the faithful do not renounce avarice and their vices, Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula said.

No untoward incident on Jesús Nazareno feast so far – PNP

January 9 , 2025 – 02:05 AM
No untoward incident on Jesús Nazareno feast so far – PNP
No untoward incidents were reported during the feast of Jesús Nazareno so far, said PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo on Thursday.

Faithful told: Devotion to Nazareno in vain without renouncing avarice

January 9 , 2025 – 03:19 AM
Faithful told: Devotion to Nazareno in vain without renouncing avarice
Devotees to Jesús Nazareno will be in vain if the faithful do not renounce avarice and their vices, Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula said.

Procession of Jesús Nazareno begins

January 9 , 2025 – 12:51 AM
Procession of Jesús Nazareno begins
The procession of Jesús Nazareno image started its slow procession from the Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church early Thursday morning.

69-yr-old Nazareno faithful’s dream turns into devotion

January 8 , 2025 – 03:42 PM
69-yr-old Nazareno faithful’s dream turns into devotion
A dental technician’s dream led him to become a Nazareno devotee. Faraon, 69, said a figure resembling Jesus Nazareno appeared in a dream.

Feast of Jesus Nazareno brings Filipino families closer

January 8 , 2025 – 12:56 PM
Feast of Jesus Nazareno brings Filipino families closer
The Feast of Jesus Nazareno does not only gather millions of Filipino devotees together, it also strengthens family ties. 

Nun treats Nazareno devotees to champurrado, fast-food sandwiches

January 8 , 2025 – 11:53 AM
Nun treats Nazareno devotees to champurrado, fast-food sandwiches
Devotees of Jesús Nazareno were cheerfully enjoined by Sr. Mary Rose Reyes to eat some snacks at the Quirino grandstand in Manila.

Virtual emergency operations center established for Nazareno 2025

January 7 , 2025 – 07:27 PM
Virtual emergency operations center established for Nazareno 2025
A virtual emergency operations center (EOC) was established in line with the preparations for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno

MPD declares no-fly, no-drone, no-sail zones for Nazareno 2025

January 7 , 2025 – 06:08 PM
MPD declares no-fly, no-drone, no-sail zones for Nazareno 2025
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.

Wipe, don’t kiss, Nazareno devotees joining ‘pahalik’ urged

January 7 , 2025 – 06:01 PM
Wipe, don’t kiss, Nazareno devotees joining ‘pahalik’ urged
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.

Nazareno 2025: Final Novena Mass on Jan. 8, Wednesday

January 7 , 2025 – 05:25 PM
Nazareno 2025: Final Novena Mass on Jan. 8, Wednesday
The ninth and final Novena Mass for the Feast of Jesus Nazarene is scheduled on Wednesday, January 8, at Quiapo Church.

Nazareno 2025: First day of ‘Pahalik’ draws over 9,000 devotees

January 7 , 2025 – 05:23 PM
Nazareno 2025: First day of ‘Pahalik’ draws over 9,000 devotees
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.

PH Red Cross says help stations ready for Nazareno 2025

January 7 , 2025 – 04:30 PM
PH Red Cross says help stations ready for Nazareno 2025
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) geared up 17 first aid stations and an emergency field hospital to assist Quiapo devotees

Jesus Nazareno traslacion: Origins

January 7 , 2025 – 03:58 PM
Jesus Nazareno traslacion: Origins
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.

Nazareno 2025: ‘Pahalik’ starts ahead of schedule

January 7 , 2025 – 08:50 AM
Nazareno 2025: ‘Pahalik’ starts ahead of schedule
The traditional “Pahalik” that has been part of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno started ahead of schedule this year.

Nazareno 2025: PCG to deploy 1,100 staff to back security efforts

January 6 , 2025 – 10:08 AM
Nazareno 2025: PCG to deploy 1,100 staff to back security efforts
The PCG will deploy more than 1,100 personnel to support efforts ensuring public safety during the “Nazareno 2025.”

DOH: Metro Manila hospitals on ‘Code White’ for Nazareno 2025

January 4 , 2025 – 01:23 PM
DOH: Metro Manila hospitals on ‘Code White’ for Nazareno 2025
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.

Nazareno 2025 to be celebrated nationwide in ‘historic’ first

January 3 , 2025 – 10:46 PM
Nazareno 2025 to be celebrated nationwide in ‘historic’ first
Nazareno 2025 will mark the religious festival’s first celebration since it was declared a “national feast” to be observed in all

Nazareno feast: January 9 is special non-working day in Manila

January 3 , 2025 – 06:20 PM
Nazareno feast: January 9 is special non-working day in Manila
Malacañang Palace has declared the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9 a special non-working day in Manila.

MPD on ‘heightened alert’ despite no threat to Nazareno 2025

January 3 , 2025 – 05:05 PM
MPD on ‘heightened alert’ despite no threat to Nazareno 2025
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.

Gun, liquor ban to start Jan. 8 in Manila for Nazareno 2025

January 3 , 2025 – 04:44 PM
Gun, liquor ban to start Jan. 8 in Manila for Nazareno 2025
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.

Nazareno 2025: Full deployment, gun ban, road closures on Jan. 8 – MPD

January 3 , 2025 – 03:11 PM
Nazareno 2025: Full deployment, gun ban, road closures on Jan. 8 – MPD
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.

NCRPO deploys over 14,000 personnel for Nazareno 2025

January 2 , 2025 – 10:09 AM
NCRPO deploys over 14,000 personnel for Nazareno 2025
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.

Quiapo Church releases schedule for Nazareno 2025 activities

December 28 , 2024 – 06:38 PM
Quiapo Church releases schedule for Nazareno 2025 activities
The Quiapo Church released the schedule of activities for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, in preparation for the celebration on Jan. 9, 2025

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