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Devotees gather at Quiapo Church for Nazarene replica blessing
Devotees gathered at Quiapo Church in Manila on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Screenshot from a video by Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Devotees gathered at Quiapo Church in Manila on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Screenshot from a video by Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Devotees flocked to the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus the Nazarene, commonly known as Quiapo Church in Manila, for the blessing of replicas of the Nazarene image and its banners on Thursday.
MANILA — Devotees flocked to the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus the Nazarene, commonly known as Quiapo Church in Manila, for the blessing of replicas of the Nazarene image and its banners on Thursday.
Some devotees arrived early, walking barefoot along the streets and wearing maroon and yellow — the traditional colors associated with the Nazarene.
Some devotees arrived early, walking barefoot along the streets and wearing maroon and yellow — the traditional colors associated with the Nazarene.
They lined up along Carriedo and Carlos Palanca Streets for the blessing scheduled at 1 p.m.
They lined up along Carriedo and Carlos Palanca Streets for the blessing scheduled at 1 p.m.
Many devotees came from various provinces, accompanied by friends and relatives who share the same faith.
Many devotees came from various provinces, accompanied by friends and relatives who share the same faith.
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To avoid heavy traffic and ensure their participation, some arrived as early as Wednesday evening, January 1, spending the entire night near the church to prepare for the event.
To avoid heavy traffic and ensure their participation, some arrived as early as Wednesday evening, January 1, spending the entire night near the church to prepare for the event.
To maintain order, members of the Hijos del Nazareno, a group of male devotees tasked with assisting during Nazarene-related activities, provided guidance to participants.
To maintain order, members of the Hijos del Nazareno, a group of male devotees tasked with assisting during Nazarene-related activities, provided guidance to participants.
Personnel from the Manila Police District also ensured strict security in the area.
Personnel from the Manila Police District also ensured strict security in the area.
Meanwhile, Papal Nuncio Most Reverent Charles John Brown presided over the noon Mass at Quiapo Church.
Meanwhile, Papal Nuncio Most Reverent Charles John Brown presided over the noon Mass at Quiapo Church.
This marks the third day of the Novena Mass, an important part of the feast’s religious observance.
This marks the third day of the Novena Mass, an important part of the feast’s religious observance.
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In his homily, he emphasized the importance of speaking the truth as a way to follow Jesus the Nazarene, enabling society to prosper and live harmoniously.
In his homily, he emphasized the importance of speaking the truth as a way to follow Jesus the Nazarene, enabling society to prosper and live harmoniously.
“If we’re going to follow the way of Jesus Nazareno, if we’re going to follow his image through the streets of Quiapo one week from today, we need to follow the truth in the other 364 days of the year. Because by loving the truth, we love Jesus. Because Jesus is the truth. That means we shouldn't tell lies,” Brown said.
“If we’re going to follow the way of Jesus Nazareno, if we’re going to follow his image through the streets of Quiapo one week from today, we need to follow the truth in the other 364 days of the year. Because by loving the truth, we love Jesus. Because Jesus is the truth. That means we shouldn't tell lies,” Brown said.
Several activities are scheduled for the Feast of the Black Nazarene: Barangay visitations are ongoing from January 1 to 6, with First Friday Masses on January 3 and a special Mass for volunteers on January 6.
Several activities are scheduled for the Feast of the Black Nazarene: Barangay visitations are ongoing from January 1 to 6, with First Friday Masses on January 3 and a special Mass for volunteers on January 6.
The traditional pahalik (kissing of the image) will take place from January 7 to 9. An overnight vigil and program will begin on the evening of January 8 and continue until the morning of January 9.
The traditional pahalik (kissing of the image) will take place from January 7 to 9. An overnight vigil and program will begin on the evening of January 8 and continue until the morning of January 9.
On January 9, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will preside over the midnight Mass ahead of the Traslacion, a grand procession attended by millions of devotees.
On January 9, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will preside over the midnight Mass ahead of the Traslacion, a grand procession attended by millions of devotees.
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The centuries-old image of Jesus Christ will be carried from the Quirino Grandstand back to Quiapo Church, retracing a route filled with heartfelt prayers and sacrifices.
The centuries-old image of Jesus Christ will be carried from the Quirino Grandstand back to Quiapo Church, retracing a route filled with heartfelt prayers and sacrifices.
Many devotees attribute miracles and answered prayers to their devotion to the Nazarene, a sacred image brought to the Philippines in 1606 and venerated for over four centuries.
Many devotees attribute miracles and answered prayers to their devotion to the Nazarene, a sacred image brought to the Philippines in 1606 and venerated for over four centuries.
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