Feast of the Black Nazarene

Feast of the Black Nazarene
Traslación of the Jesús Nazareno in 2024
Official nameFeast of the Jesús Nazareno
Also calledTraslación ng Jesús Nazareno
Traslación del Nazareno
Observed byQuiapo, Manila, Philippines
Liturgical colorRed
TypeCultural, religious (Catholic)
SignificanceTransfer of the image of the Black Nazarene, which is believed to be miraculous by devotees, to Quiapo Church
ObservancesProcession of the Black Nazarene (Traslación), Mass attendance, prayers
DateJanuary 9
Next timeJanuary 9, 2027 (2027-01-09)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toGood Friday

The Feast of the Black Nazarene (Filipino: Pista ng Itím na Nazareno), officially and liturgically known as the Feast of Jesús Nazareno (Filipino: Kapistahan ng Jesús Nazareno), is a religious festival held in Manila, Philippines. It is also known as the Traslación (lit.'transfer'), named after the mass procession held during the feast. The celebration is centered around the Black Nazarene, a 16th-century image of Jesus Christ. The feast is celebrated annually on January 9.