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 | |
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| Location | The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Black Nazarene, Parish of Saint John the Baptist, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines |
| Date | 1606 Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico |
| Witness | Recollect Priests Archbishop of Manila, Basílio Sancho de Santa Justa y Rufina |
| Type | Wood carving |
| Approval | Pope Innocent X Pope Pius VII Pope John Paul II |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Shrine | Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene |
| Patronage | Quiapo, Tagalogs, Filipinos, Philippines |
| Attributes | Dark skin, maroon and gold vestments, the Cross |
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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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