Fast facts about the Black Nazarene

On January 9, millions of Catholic faithful are expected to take part in the annual Black Nazarene Feast. Its rituals include the Pahalik, in which devotees line up to touch and kiss the image of Señor Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand; and the Traslacion, in which the image is carried by bare-footed devotees back to Quiapo Church.

This year is the 408th anniversary of the Black Nazarene, also referred to as “Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno.”

Here are some more interesting tidbits about the image and the traditions that surround it.

— Amita Legaspi with graphics by Analyn Perez/BM, GMA News