Tag: Quiapo
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Over 9.6 Million Attend Black Nazarene Festival in Manila
Record-Breaking Attendance at Manila’s Black Nazarene Festival The annual Black Nazarene festival in Manila drew an unprecedented crowd, with over 9.6 million faithful participating in the rites from December 31 to January 10. The event centered on the novena prayers and the Traslación, the long-standing procession of the venerated statue through the streets of the…
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Manila’s Black Nazarene Festival Sets Record with 9.6 Million Attendees and a 30-Hour Traslación
Record-Breaking Attendance for Manila’s Black Nazarene Festival In what observers are calling a landmark moment for the Philippine Catholic tradition, more than 9.6 million faithful gathered in Manila to participate in the annual Black Nazarene festival. Spanning from December 31 through January 10, the rites of the novena and the Traslación—the long-awaited procession of the…
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Record-Breaking Black Nazarene Traslación Draws 9.6 Million Devotees in Manila
Introduction: A sacred tradition in the heart of Manila The Black Nazarene festival in Manila concluded with a monumental display of faith, drawing more than 9.6 million devotees from across the Philippines and beyond. Spanning from December 31 through January 10, the event centered on the novena rites and the Traslación—the long, solemn procession of…
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Traslacion 2026 Ends: A 31-Hour Journey of Faith and Tradition
Overview: A Historic End to Traslacion 2026 The Traslacion 2026 procession concluded after nearly 31 hours, marking the longest run in its storied history. The image of Jesus Nazareno returned to the Quiapo Church from the Quirino Grandstand in Manila City on Saturday, signaling the completion of a ritual that draws millions of devotees each…