MANILA, Philippines – The Jesus Nazareno image left Quirino Grandstand at 4:41 am today, January 9, 2025 to make its way back to Quiapo Church.
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| Traslacion is the traditional grand procession of the image of Jesus Nazareno from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church. Photo courtesy: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila |
Around six million devotees are expected to flock the Quiapo Church and the City of Manila for the Traslacion, commemorating the transfer of the image of the Black Nazarene from Reccollect Church in Intramuros to its present shrine, Quiapo Church.
With the theme “Mas MABUTI ang PAGSUNOD kaysa PAGHAHANDOG (1 Sam. 15:22) sa mga UMAASA kay Jesus”, the Traslacion will follow the traditional route in Manila spanning 5.8 kilometers.
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With some changes made on the carriage (andas), the Traslacion 2025 is expected to have a faster pace compared to last year.
Last year, the image of Jesus Nazareno left Quirino Grandstand at 4:45 am and arrived at the Quiapo Church at 7:44 pm for a total of 14 hours, 59 minutes, and 10 seconds. It was attended by some 6.5 million devotees, one of the biggest crowds in the history of the annual religious festival.
Quiapo live mass today
The Fiesta Masses commenced on Wednesday and will continue hourly through to Thursday, coinciding with the Traslacion.
The official Facebook page of the Quiapo Church and TV Maria bring the livestream feed of the holy mass on January 8 to 9 and the 'Traslacion 2025' early Thursday.
PAMBANSANG KAPISTAHAN ni JESUS NAZARENO • #QuiapoChurch 2PM #FiestaMass • 09 ENERO 2025 (Huwebes)PAMBANSANG KAPISTAHAN ni JESUS NAZARENO 09 ENERO 2025 (Huwebes) 2PM #FiestaMass Tagapagdiwang: REV. FR. EDWARD JAYSON SAN DIEGO NAZARENO 2025 • #Debosyon #Traslacion #Misyon Tema: “Mas MABUTI ang PAGSUNOD kaysa PAGHAHANDOG (1 Sam. 15:22) sa mga UMAASA kay Jesus.” Walang hanggang pasasalamat Mahal na Poong Jesus Nazareno! ¡VIVA, POONG JESUS NAZARENO! Ang DAMBANA ni JESUS NAZARENO ay TAHANAN ng bawat PILIPINO at BUKAL ng PAG-ASA. TUMATANGGAP ng Deboto. NAGSUSUGO ng Disipulo. #JesusNazareno #Nazareno2025 #NuestroPadreJesusNazareno #PoongHesusNazareno #SaintJohnTheBaptist #SanJuanBautista #OurLadyOfTheGoodHour #NuestraSeñoraDeLaBuenaHora #AveMaria #BlessedVirginMary #BlessedMother #Catholic #Katoliko #EverythingIsGrace #JubileeYear2025 #PilgrimsOfHope #Pasko #Christmas #BagongTaon #NewYear2025 #ArchdioceseOfManila #MinorBasilicaAndNationalShrineOfJesusNazareno
Posted by Quiapo Church on Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula Jr. presided over the Misa Mayor at the Quirino Grandstand at midnight on Thursday. This was followed by the Panalangin sa Bukang-liwayway (Prayer at Dawn).
Over 70,000 devotees attended the Misa Mayor, which ended at 1:45 a.m. with attendees raising their handkerchiefs and shouting "Viva!" The conclusion of the mass was marked with a fireworks display.
Traslacion Livestream
Quiapo church and various media organizations will deliver the live updates of the Traslacion, current location of the andas.
You may also watch the livestream video of Traslacion 2025 from major news media outfits - ABS-CBN and GMA.
Procession Route
The hours-long procession will pass by the following areas according to Manila Public Information Office:
1. Start at Quirino Grandstand2. Right onto Katigbak Drive (left side)
3. Right onto Padre Burgos Street through Finance Road
4. Ayala Bridge
5. Left onto Palanca Street
6. Right onto Quezon Boulevard
7. Right onto Arlegui Street
8. Right onto Fraternal Street
9. Right onto Vergara Street
10. Left onto Duque de Alba Street
11. Left onto Castillejos Street
12. Left onto Farnecio Street
13. Right onto Arlegui Street
14. Left onto Nepomuceno Street
15. Left onto Concepcion Aguila Street
16. Right onto Carcer Street
17. Right onto Hidalgo Street through Plaza del Carmen
18. Left onto Bilibid Viejo Street through Gonzalo Puyat Street
19. Left onto J.P. de Guzman Street
20. Right onto Hidalgo Street
21. Left onto Quezon Boulevard
22. Right onto Palanca Street under Quezon Bridge
23. Right onto Villalobos Street through Plaza Miranda
24. Quiapo Church
Cancellation of classes, work
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Jan. 9 (Thursday) as a special non-working day in the City of Manila, in observance of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
The holiday declaration was contained in Proclamation 766 signed on January 3.
Safety and security
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be deploying over 14,000 officers to secure the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
The deployment includes 12,168 officers for area and route security and 2,306 personnel who would serve as an augmentation force.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) would also deploy units to assist the Philippine National Police in securing the annual Traslacion.
Signal jamming on mobile phones may be implemented on January 9 depending on the threat assessment.
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