Quiapo Church - The Devotion To The Black Nazarene

The Devotion To The Black Nazarene

The Quiapo Church holds a weekly novena every Friday and is attended by thousands of devotees every day. A January 9 event is participated by millions of devotees who celebrate the translacion or transfer of the Black Nazarene statue at the church. Daily hourly masses are celebrated and devotees come from all walks of life. See also, Black Nazarene.

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