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 ...

Filipino Catholic devotees jostle one another to touch the Black Nazarene during its annual procession on Jan. 9, 2025, in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images Rappler ...

This practice of portraying black images of Christ can also be seen in the Black Christ of Portobelo in Panama." Zialcita's research interprets the Nazarene's blackness to be associated with sea ...

The Black Nazarene, a 400-year-old ... “Through my lens, I wasn’t just capturing images — I was witnessing the soul of a nation surrendering to God’s love. This event deeply inspired ...

MANILA, Philippines — Over 22,000 devotees joined the pahalik or kissing of the Black Nazarene’s image at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila yesterday. As of 8 a.m. yesterday, 22,327 people had ...

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” ...

Rufino C. Sescon Jr. and with Mgr. Antonio Tobias and Mgr. Teodoro Bacani Jr. emeriti, for the anniversary of the ‘Black Nazarene’. For the first time celebrated as a national holiday ...

MANILA, Philippines — Devotees of the Black Nazarene are urged to follow security ... medium-size or life-size Nazareno images, drone cameras and flammable materials, among others.

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 to ...

Philippines' Black Nazarene Procession Draws Hundreds of Thousands of Devotees By Jay Ereno MANILA (Reuters) -Hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees joined an annual procession in the ...