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Over 500,000 devotees join Good Friday Nazarene procession in Quiapo

Published Apr 3, 2026 10:57 am  |  Updated Apr 3, 2026 05:05 pm
A total of 517,650 devotees joined the Good Friday procession of the Jesus Nazarene as part of the Holy Week observance in Manila.
Thousands of Catholic devotees fill the streets of Quiapo in Manila as they take part in the Good Friday procession of the Jesus Nazarene, carrying banners and devotional streamers while accompanying the andas through tightly packed crowds. (Photo courtesy of Quiapo Church)
Thousands of Catholic devotees fill the streets of Quiapo in Manila as they take part in the Good Friday procession of the Jesus Nazarene, carrying banners and devotional streamers while accompanying the andas through tightly packed crowds. (Photo courtesy of Quiapo Church)
The annual procession began earlier than scheduled, with the image leaving the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazarene in Quiapo at around 11:35 p.m. on April 2, ahead of its planned midnight start.
Devotees, including members of the Hijos del Nazarene, gathered late Thursday night to witness the start of the procession, which commemorates the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.
According to the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MDRRMO), as of 6:08 a.m., the andas of the Jesus Nazarene was along Duque de Alba Street.
The andas was later seen along Arlegui Street at around 7:20 a.m., before passing through Concepcion Aguila Street and traversing Hidalgo Street.
As of 11:06 a.m., the andas of the Jesus Nazarene was traversing G. Puyat Street corner Guzman Street.
The Jesus Nazarene met Nuestra Señora del Soledad during the traditional “Encuentro."
The andas carrying the Jesus Nazarene entered Quiapo Church at 12:51 p.m., marking the end of the 13 hours, 18 minutes, and 37 seconds procession that began at 11:33 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 2, and concluded on Good Friday, April 3.
Authorities said the procession has been under close monitoring since midnight, with around 3,200 personnel deployed by the Manila Police District to ensure public safety.
Thousands of devotees lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the revered image, with some walking barefoot as a sign of penance, while others distributed food and water to fellow participants. 
Participants also carried devotional streamers or banners during the procession. 
Organizers reminded participants to observe solemnity during the procession, urging them to offer prayers and maintain silence as a sign of respect for the occasion.
Quiapo Church said medical responders and volunteers attended to a total of 397 injured devotees during the procession.

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