Quiapo Church
Manila

Quiapo Church

The Quiapo Church (also known as the "Church of the Black Nazarene" and, in Tagalog, as the "Basilika ng Nazareno") houses a large black wooden statue of Christ bearing the cross (the "Black Nazarene"). This crucifix was carved in Mexico and was brought to the Philippines from Mexico by Spanish galleon in 1767. It is said to have miraculous powers.

On Fridays thousands of Catholic devotees may be seen inside the church edging forward on their knees towards the crucifix.

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