Black Nazarene
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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 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.[2][3] It depicts Jesus en route to his crucifixion.
Pious believers claim that physically touching the image can bring miracles and cure diseases.[2][3][4] 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.[3][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]