Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid on Monday, January 9 renewed his push for a bill that seeks to declare the Quiapo District a historic landmark known for its old infrastructures, rich culture and home to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene as a national heritage zone.
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(PNA file photo) MANILA-The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, popularly known as Quiapo Church, appealed to devotees to strictly follow the minimum health protocol during the motorcade of the religious image on Good Friday at 12 a.m. In an advisory posted on its Facebook, the Minor Basilica reminded the people that there will be no carrying of the image of the Black Nazarene. "The carrying of the image is prohibited and there's no rope or lever. We will also prevent pushing or shuffling of people," it said. "Walking barefoot is being discouraged. Devotees are asked to wear slippers or shoes. Also, the wearing of masks and physical distancing are being encouraged," it said. It also asked the public to control themselves and be solemn as the image will be brought out of the church. "A true devotee has discipline and understands the situation. The Lord Nazarene prefers the safety and health of each one of us," it added. On Good Friday, Roman Catholics
(File photo) MANILA - Officials of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, commonly known as the Quiapo Church, will follow the decision of the government prohibiting in-person Masses at the basilica during the celebration of its feast this weekend. "We are complying because of the health situation," Quiapo Church rector, Monsignor Hernando Coronel, said in an interview on Wednesday. This came as the National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19, in a resolution, ordered the temporary closure of the church from January 7 to 9, as Metro Manila was placed under Alert Level 3 due to soaring coronavirus infections. "We are once more in another surge. We pray for an end to this pandemic. For those who passed away, we commend them to the mercy of the Nazareno. For those who are sick, a fast recovery. For those affected by economic hardships, help from a concerned community. For those affected by Typhoon Odette, compassion from those more blessed in life. We continue responding
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has completely changed the way Filipino Catholics celebrate this year’s feast day of the Black Nazarene.
Hourly masses in Quiapo Church or Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene were live-streamed on its official social media page so devotees could still hear mass even in the comfort of their homes.
Church officials limited the number of people inside Quiapo Church to 30 percent to ensure that physical distancing is observed, and in compliance with the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Devotees who were unable to physically attend masses posted their prayers on the official Facebook page of Quiapo Church where the hourly masses are live-streamed.