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devotees perform during a blessing of the Black Nazarene
replicas outside the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, also
known as Quiapo Church, in Manila, Philippines, 02 January 2025.
The blessing activity is among several events leading up to the
feast day of the Black Nazarene on 09 January, a special day for
honoring Jesus Christ with a whole day procession of barefoot
devotees.