MANILA, Philippines (AP ... The image was previously called the Black Nazarene, but church officials appealed for a change, saying the former name was not founded in history and evoked ...

The Black Nazarene is one of the most religious icons in the Philippines which draw millions of barefoot men and women in search of miracles every year. Pilgrims are seen walking on their knees in ...

Credit: The Black Nazarene Group Sydney as supplied by Ian Epondulan Three generations of the Tablante-Epondulan family have been dedicating their devotions to one of the popular icons for many ...

During his tenure as rector of Quiapo Church, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines recognized it as a national shrine. In 2025, the Feast of the Black Nazarene—previously ...