Black Nazarene

The Black Nazarene (Spanish: El Nazareno Negro; Filipino: Poóng Itím na Nazareno) 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.

The Black Nazarene
Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno
Poóng Itím na Nazareno
LocationThe Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Black Nazarene, Parish of Saint John the Baptist, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
Date1606
Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
WitnessRecollect Priests
Archbishop of Manila, Basílio Sancho de Santa Justa y Rufina
TypeWood carving
ApprovalPope Innocent X
Pope Pius VII
Pope John Paul II
Venerated inCatholic Church
ShrineMinor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene
PatronageQuiapo, Tagalogs, Filipinos, Philippines
AttributesDark skin, maroon and gold vestments, the Cross
Feast day

The image was reputedly carved by an unknown Mexican artist in the 16th century and then brought to the Philippines in 1606. It depicts Jesus en route to his crucifixion.

Pious believers claim that physically touching the image can bring miracles and cure diseases. The original image or its replica is given a religious procession three times a year:

  • January 9 — the official Feast of the Black Nazarene commemorating the translation of the image from Intramuros.
  • Good Friday — its liturgical feast, commemorating the culmination of the Passion of Jesus.
  • December 31 — the eve of New Year commencing its novena.
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