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A centuries-old statue of Jesus believed to have miraculous healing powers is traditionally pulled through the packed streets of Manila but authorities cancelled the parade fearing it could turn into a super-spreader event. AFP
Throngs of devotees flock to Philippine church for miracle from Catholic icon
Sun, 10 January 2021
Thousands of devotees thronged a church in the Philippine capital on January 9 for a glimpse of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ believed to have miraculous healing powers, after an annual Catholic parade was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Ignoring official pleas to stay home because of the virus threat, Catholics wearing masks and face shields gathered along an avenue outside the Quiapo Church in Manila where the first of 15 masses for the feast of the Black Nazarene began before dawn.
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Thousands throng Manila for Catholic feast
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Social distancing strictly enforced in long queues to view Black Nazarene statue
published : 9 Jan 2021 at 16:25
7 Roman Catholic devotees observe physical distancing while attending mass on the feast day of the Black Nazarene, outside Quiapo Church in Manila, on Saturday. (Reuters Photo)
MANILA: Tens of thousands of people ignored government advice and flocked to Manila on Saturday to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, a statue believed to have healing powers.
An estimated 400,000 people have been through the city’s Quiapo district since 4am local time, Lieut Col Carlo Magno Manuel, spokesman for the Manila Police District, told reporters. Because of coronavirus restrictions, only 400 visitors at a time were allowed inside the church where the statue stands.
Saturday, 09 Jan 2021 04:42 PM MYT
A church worker carries a placard reminding mass-goers to maintain physical distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease, as Catholic devotees queue to attend mass on the feast day of the Black Nazarene, outside Quiapo Church in Manila, Phi
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MANILA, Jan 9 Thousands of devotees thronged a church in the Philippine capital today for a glimpse of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ believed to have miraculous healing powers, after an annual Catholic parade was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Ignoring official pleas to stay home because of the virus threat, Catholics wearing masks and face shields gathered along an avenue outside the Quiapo Church in Manila where the first of 15 masses for the feast of the Black Nazarene began before dawn.
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