Further reading: Filipino Black Nazarene devotion, is a cry for liberation From its arrival, the statue was considered miraculous after surviving an unscathed fire on May 31, 1606, that broke out ...

Festivals are prime manifestations of the Filipino’s fervent devotion and faith characterized by history, artistry, creativity, and passion. “Viva Pit Senyor” and “Viva Senyor Hesus Nazareno” ...

BECAUSE I studied the Traslacion for a graduate dissertation, I have given many interviews and op-eds already on the devotion ...

The Traslacion of the Black Nazarene is oftentimes linked with “popular piety” or “people’s spirituality.” Held every 9th of ...

For Congressman Sam Verzosa, the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene is more than a religious tradition—it mirrors his own ...

The communal ecstasy in the most awesome display of Catholic faith in the Philippines can be quite bewildering as a multitude of devotees jostle and surge in a sea of humanity at the Traslacion, the ...

Talan has been a devotee of the Black Nazarene for 10 years now ... from fulfilling their “panata” and expressing their devotion to the image of Jesus Nazareno, bringing with them their ...

A dazzling finale: Fireworks light up the Manila sky, celebrating faith and devotion at the close of the Black Nazarene fiesta. (Photo: Courtesy of Jahbee Cruz) ...

Duterte explained that the Black Nazarene symbolizes God’s unwavering guidance, walking with humanity and carrying the cross for salvation. “Our devotion to the Black Nazarene is a testament to our ...

Coco’s devotion traces back more than a decade ... It was set during the Holy Week and the 2007 elections in Quiapo, where the Black Nazarene resides. In countless interviews, Coco has ...

Filipinos turned the streets of Manila to a sea of maroon and gold and swarmed the “Black Nazarene,” a life-sized image of Jesus Christ bearing down a cross, as devotees jostled for a chance ...