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Quiapo Church removes ‘black’ from Nazarene image name
Starting January 2025, Quiapo Church will officially refer to the image of the Black Nazarene as "Poong Hesus Nazareno" (Jesus Nazareno), removing the word "Black" from its name.
The decision is rooted in historical considerations, as the origin of the term "Black Nazarene" is unclear, and the church aims to honor the true name of Jesus.
The Quiapo Church itself will be renamed Basilika Menor at Pambansang Dambana ni Jesus Nazareno (Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno).
Church officials stated these changes are intended to deepen the faithful's connection with the image, emphasizing reverence for Christ and respect for its historical and spiritual significance.
This renaming occurs shortly before the anticipated 2025 Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
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Approximately 30,000 devotees gathered at the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Manila for the annual blessing of Jesus Nazarene replicas.
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Devotees are discouraged from directly kissing the image of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand for hygiene reasons.
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