ALAMIN ANG KWENTO AT KASAYSAYAN NG TAUNANG TRASLACION NG BLACK NAZARENE SA QUIAPO CHURCH

The Feast of the Jesus Nazareno (Filipino: Pista ng Jesus Nazareno), also known as the Feast of the Black Nazarene (Filipino: Pista ng Itím na Nazareno) is a religious festival held in Manila, Philippines. It is also known as the Traslación after the mass procession associated with the feast. It is centered around the Jesus Nazareno, an image of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated annually on January 9. The Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno (Filipino: Mahal na Poóng Jesus Nazareno), popularly known as the Black Nazarene (Spanish: El Nazareno Negro; Filipino: Poóng Itím na Nazareno), is a life-sized dark statue of Jesus Christ carrying the True Cross. The venerated image is enshrined in the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno – Saint John the Baptist Parish (Quiapo Church), commonly known as Quiapo Church and canonically as Saint John the Baptist Parish, is a prominent Catholic basilica and national shrine in the district of Quiapo in the city of Manila, Philippines. It is the home of the Jesus Nazareno, a dark statue of Jesus Christ said to be miraculous. The basilica is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Manila under the Vicariate of José de Trozo and its current rector is Rev. Fr. Rufino C. Sescon Jr., who is also the Bishop-elect of Balanga. #philippinehistory #quiapo #quiapoday #blacknazarene #quiapochurch #hesusnazareno