Replicas of Jesús Nazareno line the streets around the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila, as devotees gather for the traditional blessing of images ahead of the annual feast.
Vendors display statues of various sizes near the church complex, while parish workers organize queues for the long-observed rite held days before the celebration.
The feast of Jesús Nazareno will be marked on Jan. 9, 2026, one of the country’s largest religious events that draws millions of devotees to Manila.
The image, also known as the Black Nazarene, depicts Christ carrying the cross and is believed by the faithful to be miraculous, inspiring deep devotion across generations.
Church and government authorities are coordinating security, traffic management, and medical assistance, with the Quiapo basilica urging devotees to observe order and safety during the feast.
