Feast of the Black Nazarene
| Feast of the Black Nazarene | |
|---|---|
Traslación of the Black Nazarene in 2024 | |
| Official name | Feast of the Jesus Nazareno |
| Also called | Traslación ng Jesús Nazareno Traslación del Nazareno |
| Observed by | Quiapo, Manila, Philippines |
| Liturgical color | Red |
| Type | Cultural, Religious (Catholic) |
| Significance | Transfer of the image of Black Nazarene, which is believed to be miraculous by devotees, to Quiapo Church |
| Observances | Procession of the Black Nazarene (Traslación), Mass attendance, prayers |
| Date | January 9 |
| Next time | January 9, 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Good Friday |
The Feast of the Black Nazarene (Filipino: Pista ng Itím na Nazareno), officially and liturgically the Feast of Jesús Nazareno (Filipino: Kapistahan ni Jesús Nazareno), is a religious festival held in the Philippines. It is also known as the Traslación (lit:transfer) after the mass procession done during the feast. It is centered around the Black Nazarene, an image of Jesus Christ dating to the 16th century. The feast is celebrated annually on January 9.