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The Black Nazarene (Spanish: El Nazareno Negro; Filipino: Poóng Itím na Nazareno [1]) 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 the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. [2]
The reason for the Nazareno's dark hue can be explained with two theories: First, that the image caught fire on its way to Manila, darkening its ivory build; second that the image was originally carved from very dark timber. The latter is more likely true.
- The Black Nazarene, also known as the Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, arrived in Manila from Mexico in 1606. It was placed in the Church of St. John the Baptist in Bagumbayan, now Luneta or Rizal Park.
- An unknown Mexican artist painted the image of the semi-kneeling Christ a dark brown color, similar to his own skin. The image was entrusted to a Recollect parish and brought to Manila from Mexico.
- The image was said to be damaged and became darker when the galleon carrying it caught fire. But in a 2015 GMA News Online interview, Loyola School of Theology lecturer Msgr.
- Traslacion is the high point of the devotion, which commemorates the transfer of the image from Intramuros to Quiapo Church in 1700s, not the feast day of the parish.
Jan 5, 2022 · Filipino devotion to the image of a dark image of Jesus Christ kneeling on one knee and carrying a large wooden crucifix dates to the 17th century.
- CNA Staff
Jan 9, 2024 · The nation's capital celebrates every January 9 the Feast of the Black Nazarene, and the highlight of the celebrations is the hours-long mass procession popularly known as Traslación.
Jan 9, 2018 · St. John Paul II recognized the church as the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene because of its role in strengthening a deep popular devotion to Jesus Christ and because of its cultural...
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The Feast of the Black Nazarene (Filipino: Pista ng Itím na Nazareno), also known as the Traslación after the mass procession associated with the feast, is a religious festival held in Manila, Philippines that is centered around the Black Nazarene, an image of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated annually on January 9.
