Daily Tribune
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
Around 30,000 devotees attended this year’s "pabasbas," which translates to the blessing of Nazarene icons.
Aram Lascano
Devotees continue to pray inside Quiapo Church.
Aram Lascano
A priest squeezed a bottle of holy water over the footbridge in Quiapo, Manila, to bless Nazareno replicas on Thursday, 2 January.
Aram Lascano
Around 30,000 devotees attended this year’s "pabasbas," which translates to the blessing of Nazarene icons.
Aram Lascano
A boy drops the rosary placed on the miniature Black Nazarene figure while shaking it in an attempt to show support for the idol.
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
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
“A family that prays together, stays forever.”
Aram Lascano
