Jesus Nazareno

During the Traslacion on Thursday, both ropes of the Jesus Nazareno andas broke as it crossed Finance Road to Ayala Boulevard in the morning and again near San Sebastian Church during the Dungaw ceremony.

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Minor Basilica of San Sebastian on Thursday for the traditional 'Dungaw' ceremony.

On Thursday, January 9, the 'traslacion' of Jesus Nazareno began at around 4:41 AM in Manila, drawing a massive crowd of nearly one million devotees as the andas moved through streets like Katigbak Drive and Roxas Boulevard.

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.

Filipino Catholics participated in the Traslacion procession of Jesus Nazareno's image from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church on Thursday and Friday, drawing an estimated 8.12 million devotees.

Nazareno Feast Adviser Alex Irasga and spokesperson Fr. Robert Arellano urged devotees attending the 'pahalik' ceremony at Quirino Grandstand to follow health protocols.

Manila police announced additional security measures including a gun ban and liquor restrictions for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno celebration.

The carriage carrying the venerated black image of Jesus Christ, or Nazareno, has been updated for this year's Traslacion procession in Manila with a sunroof made of tempered glass and stronger materials.

On Friday, January 3, 2025, authorities announced the route for the procession of Jesus Nazareno from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church in Manila on January 9.

Archbishop Jose Cabantan announced the closure of six churches in Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental due to COVID-19 infections among clergy and parishioners.