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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.
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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