The Black Nazarene is a life-sized dark statue of Jesus Christ carrying the True Cross. The venerated image is enshrined in the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines.The image was reputedly carved by an unknown Mexican artist in the 16th century and then brought to the Philippines in 1606. It depicts Jesus en route to his crucifixion.
Pious believers claim that physically touching the image can bring miracles and cure diseases. The original image or its replica is given a religious procession three times a year:
Open daily. Check the mass schedule on the website.
Admission to the church is free.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Nazarene
Official Website http://www.quiapochurch.com/
Phone +63 2 733 4434
Address Quezon Blvd, Manila, Philippines
Coordinates 14°35'55.743" N 120°59'1.631" E
