Scenes from the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila, Philippines, where thousands of Catholic devotees gathered to celebrate with a grand procession.
Thousands of Catholic devotees gathered in Manila , Philippines to celebrate the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, also known as the Feast of the Black Nazarene, on January 9, 2025. The celebration includes a grand procession of the image of Jesus Nazarene, which is revered by believers as miraculous. Around 140,000 devotees attended the Misa Mayor, presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula.
Devotees walked from Recto Avenue to Quiapo Church in Manila to attend the Fiesta Mass preceding the Traslacion, and thousands flocked to the Quirino Grandstand to witness the start of the procession. Photos shared by Rappler community members captured the energy and devotion of the celebration
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