Manila asks Nazarene devotees to stay away from Quiapo Church
(PNA file photo) MANILA - The city government of Manila has appealed to all replica owners of the Black Nazarene not to go to Quiapo Church as traditionally done. Every year, before and during the January 9 feast day of the Black Nazarene, replicas are brought by devotees from the National Capital Region and neighboring provinces to the minor basilica for the blessing. However, rising coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections placed Metro Manila under Alert Level 3 while the Archdiocese of Manila will not hold physical masses from January 7 to 9 to prevent the crowd. "Sa mga organisa...
Source: philippinetimes.com