The icon of the Black Nazarene will be brought to 15 barangays surrounding Quiapo, Manila over six days starting Thursday, as part of preparations for the annual traslacion.
In a social media post on Wednesday, the Quiapo Church announced the schedule for the barangay visitation 2026, which will take place from Jan. 1 to 6.
The activity forms part of the church’s annual devotional events leading up to the feast of the Jesus Nazareno on Jan. 9.
“This is the visit of the image of Jesus Nazareno to the communities under the pastoral care of the Quiapo Church, also known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno,” the church said.
The visitation will begin on New Year’s Day, with Barangay 309 as the first stop following a procession at 2 p.m.
On Jan. 2, the image will visit Barangays 308, 306, 307, and 385, where an overnight vigil will be held.
Barangays 387, 383, 388, 385, and 386 are scheduled to receive the most revered icon on Jan. 3.
The image will then visit Barangays 390, 389, and 392 on Jan. 4. An overnight vigil will be observed in Barangays 391 and 394 on Jan. 5.
On the final day, Jan. 6, the image will visit Barangays 393 and 394 before being brought back to Quiapo Church in a concluding procession.
The annual feast typically draws millions of devotees.
The highlight of the celebration is the Traslacion, the traditional procession of the image from the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to the Minor Basilica of Jesus Nazareno along Quezon Blvd. on the feast day.
Catholic Church officials reminded the faithful to be inspired by the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In separate New Year’s messages, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula and Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Archbishop Gilbert Garcera urged Filipino Catholics to follow Mary’s example and welcome the new year with a trusting heart.
“We believe in God who walks with us and remains faithful to us. We turn to Mary, the Holy Mother of God. She did not have clear answers when she said yes to the message of the Angel,” the head of the Archdiocese of Manila said.
He added that the Virgin Mary did not understand what was happening, but she gave her trust in God.
“She did not fully understand what was happening in her young life. But she trusted. She pondered and kept everything in her heart. Like Mary, let us face the New Year not with answers and solutions but with courage and faith,” said Advincula.
“We welcome 2026 with the heart of Mary – open to mystery, attentive in discernment, questioning without fear, and anchored in trust. We place ourselves, our families, and our country in the loving and merciful heart of God.”
At the same time, the cardinal echoed the message of Pope Francis calling for peace this 2026.
“I join the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV in calling for an ‘unarmed and disarming’ peace this New Year 2026. I echo with deep conviction that peace is not achieved by force or fear, but by a disarmed heart and a disarming way of life,” he said.
“True peace begins within us, rejects violence and domination, and grows through humility, dialogue, mercy, and trust. The world needs the peace of the “unarmed and disarming” Emmanuel in the manger, which gives joy and hope to all. Our country needs it even more. Like most of you, I often feel the scourge of a people who have been wanting peace and progress, but to no avail.”
He also asked the people to continue to pray for peace.
“We become Pilgrims of Hope every day of this new year. We journey together in synodality and solidarity,” Advincula said.
“We boldly proclaim that this year, as always, is the Year of the Lord. Let us continue to pray for peace and justice, for truth and accountability, for the conversion of hearts and restoration of conscience in our society,” he added.
On the other hand, Garcera also urged the people to turn to the Virgin Mary.
“As we enter the year 2026, we turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title Odigitria she who shows and guides the Way (cf. Synod Final Document, no. 155). May she bless the many expectations held within our hearts with the enduring gift of hope,” he said.
