WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The persisting coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, changing even the way Filipino Catholics celebrate their most fervent and intense tradition – the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo Church in Manila.
COVID-19 will not dampen the intensity and passion of this religious activity. Though mostly online, the multitude of the faithful is still there.
We will update you on the latest developments and schedules of activities, novena prayers, and Masses in the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, as well as the livestreams of Masses for this annual feast.
At the same time, we will also feature the outpouring of devotion in the different places, including the list of churches that the Black Nazarene will visit.
Bookmark and refresh this page for stories, articles, images, and important headlines of the Traslacion, this year and even in previous years.
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[LOOK BACK] Traslacion 2020: First-timer ‘endures all pain’ to kiss the Nazareno
Millions of devotees experience the hardships that come with following the Black Nazarene during the annual Traslacion: the pushing, the heat, the incredible force of the crowd with a singular goal of getting close and touching the holy image.
Traslacion first-timer Jamwell Pelaez was no different. During the 2020 procession, he got stepped on, got multiple bruises, and all with only 2 hours of sleep.
But to him, it was all worth it, because he got to climb up the andas and kiss the image of the Black Nazarene.
[LOOK BACK] Nazareno 2015: Evangelical groups preach against Traslacion chaos
In 2015, a 25-year-old Paul Christian Faculin held a bullhorn and talked about idolatry as devotees of the Black Nazarene passed by Quezon Bridge to see the procession.
