TRASLACION 2018: SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
By Julie Ann Igno
January 04, 2018
MANILA, Philippines – Yearly, devotees of the Black Nazarene prepare for the Traslacion every January 9.
The Traslacion is celebrated to commemorate the relocation of the black image of Jesus Christ from San Nicolas de Tolentino in Intramuros to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo Church.
It is expected that Millions of devotees will join this year’s procession starting at Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church. Many of these devotees are hoping for a miracle while some are thankful for the blessings they have received for the past years.
On January 9, it is expected that the procession will start at 6am at the Quirino Grandstand and hoping to reach Quiapo Church after 12 hours.
Last year's Traslacion lasted for at least 22 hours.
The official Facebook Page of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo issued the list of activities for the upcoming Traslacion 2018.
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December 31, 2 am – Thanksgiving Procession
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December 31 to January 8, 6 pm – Novena Mass
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January 7, 1:30 pm – Replica procession
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January 9, 12 mn – Eucharistic Celebration at Quirino Grandstand. Fr Hernando Coronel is the presider of the mass while Archbishop of Manila Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will give the homily.
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January 9, 5 am – After the Morning Prayer at 5 am, Traslacion starts from Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to Quiapo Church