Black Nazarene has yet to return home The image of the Black Nazarene fails to return to its home in Quiapo Church in Manila for the first time on Jan. 10, 2025, more than 24 hours after it left the Quirino Grandstand on its feast day, making the Traslacion or its procession the longest in history. As part of tradition, the Nazarene made a stopover at nearby San Sebastian Church to pay a 'religious courtesy' to its patron, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel, when Church authorities decided to suspend

THE BLACK NAZARENE The Black Nazarene, or Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, is a sacred image of Jesus carrying a cross. It is kept in Quiapo Church, Manila, and is deeply loved by Filipinos. It came from Mexico in 1606, brought by the Augustinian Recollects. Made of mesquite wood, its dark color may be from natural wood tones or from a fire during its journey. The image reminds people of Jesus’ suffering and inspires strong devotion. Did you know? The Black Nazarene has survived fires, earthquakes,