Devotees trooped to the Quirino Grandstand in Manila with the start of the “pahalik” or “pagpupugay” for the Jesus Nazareno image on Monday evening.
Initially scheduled at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, the activity commenced ahead of schedule as devotees already flocked to the venue following the Mass for volunteers, according to a report of Bea Pinlac on GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita.
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In 2021, the traditional “Pahalik” or the kissing of the image was prohibited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was changed to “pagpupugay” during which devotees were only allowed to look at the image.
In 2023, devotees were allowed to touch the black image of Jesus Christ using a towel or handkerchief.
The Pahalik will run until Thursday, January 9.
For safety, the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno (Quiapo Church) advised devotees to sanitize before and after wiping their towels on the image of Jesus Nazareno.
The Feast of Jesus Nazareno is a 10-day activity which started from December 31, 2024 and will culminate on January 9, 2025 with the Traslacion or the procession of the image.
The Traslacion route will start at Quirino Grandstand and end at Quiapo Church.
Millions of devotees are expected to participate in the Traslacion. —Joviland Rita/KG, GMA Integrated News
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