Nazareno 2026: Traslacion begins; shorter procession eyed

MANILA, Philippines — The “traslacion” for Jesus Nazareno began early Friday morning and will make its way through the streets of Manila where million of devotees are expected to flock. The “andas”, or the carriage carrying the image of Jesus Christ, left from the Quirino Grandstand at 4 a.m. “Let’s not try to get ahead [with other devotees] during the procession,” said Balanga Bishop Rufino Sescon in his homily during the Misa Mayor (High Mass) which marks the official start of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. The route of the procession or “traslacion” is 5.8 kilometers long, passing three […]... Keep on reading: Nazareno 2026: Traslacion begins; shorter procession eyed