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Catholics clamour to touch black Jesus statue at Nazarene festival
In a statement, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said ... commemorates the transfer of the life-sized statue to its current home at Quiapo Church in Manila. The centuries-old image ...
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Marcos declares Jan. 9 holiday in Manila for Feast of the Black Nazarene
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared Jan. 9 ... The observation revolves around the revered statue of the Black Nazarene, which represents Jesus Christ carrying the ...