Jesus Nazareno brought out of Quiapo Church for Good Friday procession

The image of Jesus Nazareno was brought out of Quiapo Churh in Manila late Thursday evening for the Good Friday procession.

As of posting time, the procession is currently crossing Quezon Boulevard.

According to GMA News’s Jhomer Apresto, the image was brought out of the church at 11:33 pm or over 20 minutes earlier compared to originally scheduled 12 midnight. Compared to last year, the preparation started 13 minutes later.

The Quiapo Church said that the devotional procession is led by Hijos Del Nazarenos and the faithful “Mamamasan” or bearers of the statue.

“The whole Good Friday morning procession reminds the bitterness of the passion of Christ, from the carrying of His cross until the three painful hours being crucified at the cross and up to His death,” church officials added.

While there is no Mass celebrated at the church, Quiapo Church announced that the faithul can participate in prayers beginning at 6 am. The procession is expected to return before 12 noon.

"Poong Jesus Nazareno, Ikaw na nagbuhat ng krus para sa aming kaligtasan, samahan Mo po kami sa banal na prusisyong ito. Iligtas Mo kami sa kapahamakan, ingatan Mo ang bawat deboto, at punuin Mo ang aming puso ng pananampalataya at pag-asa," the church posted on social media.

(Lord Jesus of Nazareth, You who carried the cross for our salvation, join us in this holy procession. Save us from harm, protect every devotee, and fill our hearts with faith and hope.)

"Ipagkaloob Mo ang kapayapaan sa aming bayan at pagkakaisa sa aming lahat. Sa bawat hakbang namin kasama Mo, nawa’y matuto kaming magtiwala at magmahal. Amen!"

(Grant peace to our nation and unity to all of us. With every step we take with You, may we learn to trust and love. Amen!) — BAP, GMA News