Jesús Nazareno devotees gather for Traslacion procession

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, ushers at Quirino Grandstand reminded devotees to touch and quickly move past the life-sized wooden image of Jesús Nazareno as millions gathered for the Traslacion procession.

Millions of devotees believe in Jesús Nazareno's miraculous powers for healing and protection, prompting them to seek blessings by wiping handkerchiefs on the image or touching it, often risking injury to fulfill their vows.

While joining waves upon waves of believers, many devotees walk barefoot along the route, claiming that this allows them to immerse themselves fully in the physical and spiritual intensity of the event, emulating Jesus Christ carrying a cross towards Golgotha.

Jenny Carpio, a logistics officer from Bulacan, testified to the image's healing power, noting her daughter's asthma has improved significantly since she started seeking blessings.

Despite the large number of devotees, ushers like Maria Ramos Consolacion work diligently to manage the crowds and remind them of the importance of adhering to guidelines for safety and order.