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Feast of the Black Nazarene (Philippines)
Also called: Traslación, Feast of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo
January 9 (fixed)
Catholic
The feast of the Black Nazarene, a dark-colored statue of Jesus Christ carrying the cross, enshrined in the Minor Basilica of Quiapo, Manila. The statue arrived from Mexico in 1767 and is believed to be miraculous.
On January 9, an estimated nine million barefoot devotees participate in the Traslación — a procession re-enacting the transfer of the statue from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church. It usually falls on or around January 9 (fixed).
It is especially important in Catholic traditions. Explore pilgrimage holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- national feast
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Philippines
- Themes
- Passion & Death, Life of Christ
- Liturgical colour
- Red, Maroon
Common questions
Feast of the Black Nazarene (Philippines) is observed on January 9 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The feast of the Black Nazarene, a dark-colored statue of Jesus Christ carrying the cross, enshrined in the Minor Basilica of Quiapo, Manila. The statue arrived from Mexico in 1767 and is believed to be miraculous. On January 9, an estimated nine million barefoot devotees participate in the Traslación — a procession re-enacting the transfer of the statue from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church. D
It is associated with Catholic. It falls in the Christmas, Epiphany season of the liturgical year.