Nazareno replica blessing
Devotees gathered in Quiapo, Manila, and nearby areas on Thursday, 2 January, to have their replicas of the “Jesus Nazareno,” also known as the Black Nazarene, blessed under a footbridge near Quiapo Church. The blessing of these replicas and the estandarte is part of the lead-up to the Black Nazarene feast on 9 January.
Aram Lascano
On Thursday, 2 January, devotees gathered in Quiapo, Manila, and nearby areas to have their replicas of the Black Nazarene blessed under a footbridge near Quiapo Church as part of the lead-up to the feast on 9 January.
Aram Lascano
Around 30,000 devotees attended this year’s "pabasbas," which translates to the blessing of Nazarene icons.
Aram Lascano
Papal Nuncio Most Reverend Charles John Brown blessing the replica figures.
Aram Lascano
Around 30,000 devotees attended this year’s "pabasbas," which translates to the blessing of Nazarene icons.
Aram Lascano
Around 30,000 devotees attended this year’s "pabasbas," which translates to the blessing of Nazarene icons.
Aram Lascano
