Philippines: 9 million in procession in honor of Black Nazarene

January 09, 2013

A crowd estimated at nine million has taken part in the annual procession in Manila honor of the Black Nazarene, a statue of Christ carrying the cross.

The statue was brought from Mexico to the Philippines in the early 17th century.

Most of the participants in the procession were barefoot; 164 were treated for minor injuries.

 

---

For all current news, visit our News home page.

---

 
Further information:

• Philippine Catholic devotees in spectacular parade (AFP)
• Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene
• Black Nazarene (Wikipedia)