Black Nazarene
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Black Nazarene procession attracts millions in the Philippines
Taking place each year in January, the procession sees devotees carry across Manila a replica of a famous life-size statue... Read more
Black Nazarene procession in the Philippines draws millions after returning from COVID
The Black Nazarene procession in the Philippines, one of the largest religious devotions in the world, returned this year to... Read more
‘Black Nazarene’ procession in the Philippines draws over 100,000 two years after pandemic
The origin of the image dates back to 1607, when the wooden image representing Christ bent under the weight of... Read more
Philippines cancels Black Nazarene procession again, citing COVID-19
Philippine authorities are canceling the country’s “Black Nazarene” procession — an annual event where millions of Catholics accompany a revered... Read more
What is the 'Black Nazarene'? Here's the fascinating history of this centuries-old tradition
Filipino devotion to the image of a dark image of Jesus Christ kneeling on one knee and carrying a large... Read more
Attendance limited at Black Nazarene Masses in Philippines
Filippino churches and authorities will limit attendance for the Masses of the Black Nazarene - one of the country’s largest... Read more
Cardinal Tagle at Black Nazarene celebration: Be a devotee, not a fanatic
Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila told pilgrims at a popular annual procession in the Philippines to take caution against becoming... Read more
